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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2007, 03:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,022
Posted By PBishop
Now THAT is fine and beautiful thing. Well done.

Now THAT is fine and beautiful thing. Well done.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,802
Posted By PBishop
Damascus Steel

I'd like to see some discussion on this Wikipedia article about Damascus steel. Is the pattern welding that we call Damascus "wootz" steel different from or the same as the Damascus steel that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2007, 03:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,655
Posted By PBishop
Hi Manolo, Berber culture attracts me very...

Hi Manolo,

Berber culture attracts me very strongly indeed. I'm a devout multiculturalist for one (I even recently started a multicultural club here in New Jersey), so diverse cultures interest...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,655
Posted By PBishop
Oh, here's my last word on flyssas. I found this...

Oh, here's my last word on flyssas. I found this 39" sword for sale for 19.99 (plus shipping, of course). Regretably, it is only stainless steel, but apart from the upswept tip, I think you'll...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,655
Posted By PBishop
Elves? Atlantis? Aliens? You guys have no...

Elves? Atlantis? Aliens? You guys have no imagination!...

I put the "real" story here at my homepage - ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,177
Posted By PBishop
Apart from mending the handle and taking the rust...

Apart from mending the handle and taking the rust off the blade, I'd leave it exactly the way it is. You could get a jambiya in perfect condition, if that's what you really want, but such a weapon...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,550
Posted By PBishop
Hi Everyone, Thanks for the encouraging...

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the encouraging advice and info!

The original hilt closely resembles the hilt in the pic here of the "munitions grade kaskara," except that the leather wasn't smooth,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,434
Posted By PBishop
I have no expertise in the quality or antiquity...

I have no expertise in the quality or antiquity of edged weapons, but I have to say it is very pretty. It has some personality!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,655
Posted By PBishop
Flyssas

Next on my edged-weapon wish list is a flyssa in good shape. I've been admiring these swords for years, and was suddenly struck by their resemblence to an old bronze age sword split down the middle....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,550
Posted By PBishop
Bishop Kaskara Pics

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for the welcome. I'm looking forward to hobnobbing with others who can appreciate edged weapons, since my wife is hardly an enthusiast.

Here are some pics of the sword. I do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,550
Posted By PBishop
Kaskara Info?

Greetings Everyone. It looks like you guys know your swords, so perhaps you can give me some advice.

About 25 years ago my dad gave me a sword as a birthday present - paid $15 for it at a...
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