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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 517
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Jens Nordlunde
My firangi blades measure from 3 to 4...My firangi blades measure from 3 to 4 cm. However, as firangi blades were mostly European, and your short one maybe Indian, these measures leads us nowhere. So the riddle is not yet solved. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 517
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Jens Nordlunde
What is the width of your other swords of the...What is the width of your other swords of the same type? Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 517
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Jens Nordlunde
A grip measuring 7.5 cm doesn't mean that it was...A grip measuring 7.5 cm doesn't mean that it was made for a child/young man, but it could have been. Is the width of the blade 'normal'? If it is made for a child, I would think the blade would have... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 517
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi,
How big is the grip?
This may be able to tell...Hi, How big is the grip? This may be able to tell us if the sword is for a child, or if it is shortened. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 438
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Jens Nordlunde
Maybe this link will help you...Maybe this link will help you http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/shamshir/ |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2013, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 461
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Jens Nordlunde
Lew was a dedicated collector, and always willing...Lew was a dedicated collector, and always willing to help. My thoughts goes to his family. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th March 2013, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 355
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Jens Nordlunde
I can't say that I know much about spears, bur...I can't say that I know much about spears, bur when seeing your pictures a small seems to ring, so I will hahe a look of what I can find. Goog luck. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2013, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 476
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Jens Nordlunde
Yes you have a very nice kard, and I love the...Yes you have a very nice kard, and I love the pictures you have taken. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th January 2013, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 323
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi Tatyana,
Thank you for the message, it sounds...Hi Tatyana, Thank you for the message, it sounds very interesting, but you live much closer that I do - unfortunately. I once saw an exhibition in London showing some of Fabergé's items -... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2013, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,160
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Jens Nordlunde
Lew, the question you raise is interesting, but I...Lew, the question you raise is interesting, but I am, unfortunately, unable to answer it. The 'normal' distance of seven cm between the side guards is due to the finer bone structure of the Indians,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 569
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Jens Nordlunde
Lotfi, the inscription is very clear, but you...Lotfi, the inscription is very clear, but you must not forget thet you see a picture, and I have studied the sword closely. To this comes, that most of the swords in the armoury of Wodeyar Krishna... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 569
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Jens Nordlunde
Nice hilt Ariel, but not quite what I was looking...Nice hilt Ariel, but not quite what I was looking for. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th January 2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 560
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi Lew,
Yes it is a nice katar -...Hi Lew, Yes it is a nice katar - congratulations. Without hand on I would say Deccan 18th century. Polished blades can be wootz, and often are, but not always. Jens |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th January 2013, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 569
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Jens Nordlunde
A TeghaSome time ago there was a discussion about what a tegha looked like, besides from the ones with the very extreem blades. The one showed below is a tegha. North Indian late 17th to early 18th century,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2013, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 276
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Jens Nordlunde
Sorry but I can't see ant marks from a file....Sorry but I can't see ant marks from a file. Could you please send some better/sharper/bettter ligthened pictures. File marks does not always mean that the blade was made from a file, as a file could... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2013, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 707
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi Emanuel,
Thank you for showing these...Hi Emanuel, Thank you for showing these pictures, they are very interesting, and show a very big range, when it comes to shapes and quality – but that is how it is, and how it should be. The big... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2013, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 301
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Jens Nordlunde
I think you should try and research the hilt...I think you should try and research the hilt types from North-Northwest of India - you may find something useful. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th December 2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 518
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi Dom,
I hope I can be the one to help you a...Hi Dom, I hope I can be the one to help you a little this time :). On this link you can see a mark a bit like it http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10611&highlight=Tulwar I too have a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd December 2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 764
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Jens Nordlunde
Mery Christmas and a very happy New Year to all...Mery Christmas and a very happy New Year to all of you. God jul og et godt nytår til alle. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th December 2012, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,160
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi Lew,
If I see the distance between the two...Hi Lew, If I see the distance between the two side guards correctly, it seems to me to be just under 6 cm - and that is not very much, as the distance on most katars is about 7 cm. A difference of 1... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st November 2012, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 3,625
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th November 2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
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Jens Nordlunde
Hi Edward,
Any pictures from this or any other...Hi Edward, Any pictures from this or any other museums showing Indian weapons :). Does the Bhubaneshwar museum have a catalogue, and if yes, do you have the e-mail address? I know photographing in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th November 2012, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th November 2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By
Jens Nordlunde
Hi Edward,
Thank you for the excellent, and very...Hi Edward, Thank you for the excellent, and very interesting pictures. Did you know, that at Bhubaneshwar one of the earlies katars have been shown? I have written an article about it, and hope it... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2012, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 450
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Jens Nordlunde
Here is a link about...Here is a link about etching. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/search.php?searchid=269776 |
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