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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,995
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kronckew
Just for reference, here's the whole 'Spanish...Just for reference, here's the whole 'Spanish Dagger' lot. Not too fond of the one with the head pommel, doesn't fit somehow. Apparently they're from a living French collector who was clearing out... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2021, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,995
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Another hoofy weapon from an auction I lost...Another hoofy weapon from an auction I lost today: Described as a 'Spanish Dagger': blade ~6 in./ 15 cm. (there were 2 other daggers in the lot with more conventional grips with similar scabbards and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
24th February 2021, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 96
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kronckew
reminds me strongly of a wrought iron fence...reminds me strongly of a wrought iron fence finial, some of which look b=very weapony. Saw some that even looked like halberd heads. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2021, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 214
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Kirpan come in all sizes, from mini you can wear...Kirpan come in all sizes, from mini you can wear around your neck to full swords. "The kirpan is a sword or a knife of any size and shape, carried by Sikhs." Ideally they are made of steel. Brass... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd February 2021, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 214
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Sikh Kirpan. lets them satisfy their religious...Sikh Kirpan. lets them satisfy their religious requirement to carry a 'weapon' at all times. Saves hassle from the police. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
23rd February 2021, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 494
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kronckew
Aha! Showing the seated rider would have obviated...Aha! Showing the seated rider would have obviated the Neko theory. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2021, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,105
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kronckew
I've seen Viking jewelery (Thor's Hammer Mjolnir,...I've seen Viking jewelery (Thor's Hammer Mjolnir, for one) with similar spirals. (see below) Inote the Hammer head looks a lot like the decorated shape on the crossguard. Here's a better HDR picture... |
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd February 2021, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 677
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kronckew
Don't forget Spain ruled the Low countries from...Don't forget Spain ruled the Low countries from 1556 thru 1714, and in the latter years with rebellions there, aided by the English, there would have been a lot of Spanish/Portugese swords there,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2021, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,105
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kronckew
My favourite Nimcha, and its star/eyebrow...My favourite Nimcha, and its star/eyebrow marking, roughly forged/pitted, gold designs on the guard. Wood grip replacement. Posted originally HERE... |
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Forum: European Armoury
21st February 2021, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 677
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kronckew
? Why does the Longbowman have two arrows...? Why does the Longbowman have two arrows sticking out of his shoulder? I also see he has the arrow on the right side of the bow which is condusive for speed shooting a clutch of arrows held in the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
20th February 2021, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,013
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kronckew
True, just thought some illustrations of the more...True, just thought some illustrations of the more 'standard' swords mentioned would help. The 5-ball UK spadroons would have had a pommel more similar to my hanger at the bottom. The vestigal 'pas'... |
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Forum: European Armoury
20th February 2021, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,013
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kronckew
The 1796 Infantry Officer's sword and the 5 ball...The 1796 Infantry Officer's sword and the 5 ball hilted swords are 'spadroons' - designed to bot cut and thrust, they are not as good as swords designed specifically for one or the other, but are... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th February 2021, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,013
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kronckew
UK Naval swords also had slight variations on the...UK Naval swords also had slight variations on the engravings of scabbard fittings and blade etchings, getting more elaborate for the more senior ranks and Admirals. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2021, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,105
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kronckew
All wolves are Canines, all Canines are not dogs....All wolves are Canines, all Canines are not dogs. The domestic dog is 98% wolf. lines blur between different members of the same family. Foxes are canines, but not wolves, Maned Wolves are not wolves... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2021, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 422
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kronckew
My three Ik'lwa and an Iwisa.
Note that the Zulu...My three Ik'lwa and an Iwisa. Note that the Zulu took tribute from the tribes they conquered, including having them make their weapons, so they do vary a bit. The Iwisa (knobkerry in Boer Dutch)... |
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Forum: European Armoury
17th February 2021, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,013
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kronckew
The trick being actually poking them 'in the...The trick being actually poking them 'in the right place'. I recall a certain Mr. J. Bowie (not related to the singer) who got into a bit of a barney with a few people, one of whom ran him thru the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
11th February 2021, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 319
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Forum: European Armoury
11th February 2021, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 812
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Forum: European Armoury
11th February 2021, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 812
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kronckew
I forgot this 'Naval Hanger' of mine, a...I forgot this 'Naval Hanger' of mine, a Continental impressed into RN service: Appears to have a broad arrow stamped over another mark. |
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Forum: European Armoury
11th February 2021, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 319
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kronckew
Why not? It's something to do. helps relieve the...Why not? It's something to do. helps relieve the cabin fever. Test Linky-> Test Linky... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2021, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 542
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kronckew
Ball Mace: Looks Islamic - Turkish/Persian/Middle...Ball Mace: Looks Islamic - Turkish/Persian/Middle Eastern/Mughal?. Similar to mine: For illustration only: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2021, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,273
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kronckew
I'd feel more comfortable with confirming...I'd feel more comfortable with confirming evidence from a more unbiased metallurgist on a new blade than from a smith with a vested interest in it's 'rediscovery'. Buying old wootz blades to be a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,170
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kronckew
Balkan karakulak yats are frequently fairly...Balkan karakulak yats are frequently fairly crude. They and many longer Bulgarian/Greek shepherds knives are made by local blacksmiths for less well off locals. most have integral bolsters, which... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 538
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kronckew
Etching works by selectively attacking the...Etching works by selectively attacking the differing metallurgy, the most susceptible getting attacked and removed more, but all will corrode. The trick is to stop etching before you remove too much... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 534
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