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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th September 2020, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,267
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Nice letter openers. Blades very shiney - chromed?Nice letter openers. Blades very shiney - chromed? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th August 2020, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,904
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It is not typical, but not uncommon for a katana...It is not typical, but not uncommon for a katana or wakizashi to be re-tempered if it was burned in a fire or had the kissaki broken It needs to be done by an expert. Please don't try it yourself. It... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th August 2020, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,967
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I have two similar knives. Labeled them as...I have two similar knives. Labeled them as Tibetan, know they could be Nepal or Bhutan. I think (?) the wood handled one is possibly older. Any more info appreciated. (My photo editing software is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st July 2020, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,930
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I know nothing of this type of knife. But I like...I know nothing of this type of knife. But I like it. It has a beautiful, somewhat primitive charm. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th June 2020, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,437
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Nice site. Certainly have a lot a sheaths. Shame...Nice site. Certainly have a lot a sheaths. Shame they don't give the name of the type of weapon. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2020, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,516
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Nice knife, unusual handle from others I've...Nice knife, unusual handle from others I've seen. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th May 2020, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,643
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That is a beautiful sword. I wouldn't call it a...That is a beautiful sword. I wouldn't call it a machete by any means. To me it is a fancy dress sword. Great find. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2020, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,074
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Some lovely khodmi. I have 4 in my meager...Some lovely khodmi. I have 4 in my meager collection. One had a blade with several nicks in it, so I lightly sharpened it to remove the nicks, but no other cleaning. I don't know what steel they used... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th January 2020, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
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Rich
Beautiful Sammi style Puukko. Carved and...Beautiful Sammi style Puukko. Carved and scrimshaw on reindeer antler. Fairly rare and older ones (like this) are pretty expensive. Nice find. No way to know exact maker unless it is inscribed on... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th January 2020, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 10,774
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th January 2020, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,438
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Interesting, but definitely not Japanese style....Interesting, but definitely not Japanese style. Very strange - looking for more discussion. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th January 2020, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
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A shame such loss of life and property; human and...A shame such loss of life and property; human and a huge number of unique animals |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2019, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,094
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I occasionally ask a question as in a recent...I occasionally ask a question as in a recent thread; but mostly just read and learn (albeit slowly). Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,108
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Rich
Jim -
You are too kind, but thank you. Now I'm...Jim - You are too kind, but thank you. Now I'm just a retired old geezer who has forgotten what he forgot. Also thank who ever maintains the geographical index for keeping my Japanese sword site... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,108
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OK, that makes some sense. The blade determines...OK, that makes some sense. The blade determines the type of sword, while the mounts determine the cultural origins,etc. At least with Nihonto we only have to deal with one culture and country of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,108
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I think you guys are just trying to confuse a...I think you guys are just trying to confuse a senile old geezer. :) At least with Nihonto a long sword is a daito; and sub-type if it's a katana, uchikatana or tachi. Which is determined by its... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,108
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So it's not a matter of the swords origin, rather...So it's not a matter of the swords origin, rather the owners?? Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,108
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Dumb question: what is the difference between a...Dumb question: what is the difference between a shamshir and a tulwar? I have a tulwar nearly identical to the sword posted; has gold floral motif on hilt but blade is curved with double fullers ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2019, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,273
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Could it be a Spanish blade that has been...Could it be a Spanish blade that has been rehandled in Brazil,etc? The blade is just like an early-mid 19th C Spanish punal I use to have. Just a thought. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th September 2019, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,537
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Sorry, but the closest that has been to Japan is...Sorry, but the closest that has been to Japan is China or Indonesia,etc. Not a Japanese NCO or Shingunto IMHO. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2019, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,383
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Have you noticed that the blade back extends past...Have you noticed that the blade back extends past the guard? To my untrained eye that is not a mark of quality workmanship. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2019, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
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Rich
Thanks David -
I was thinking more of the...Thanks David - I was thinking more of the "broken back" seax style. I've done what research online that I can but can find no direct link between the standard puukko style and the broken back seax.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2019, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
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Puukko and seaxNot sure where to post this. I was wondering if there is any direct relationship between Finnish puukko and ancient seax? Any thoughts or comments welcome. Stylistically there is no similarity that I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2019, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,548
Posted By
Rich
Google "Nihonto Message Board". That...Google "Nihonto Message Board". That site will put you in touch with some of the most knowledgeable people from all over the world for Japanese swords. www.militaria.co.za/nmb/ you will need to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2018, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,132
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