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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 95,063
Posted By JPSF
This system is easy to install, change as needed,...

This system is easy to install, change as needed, makes the knives accessible
and requires no special tools. 2 nails, some 28 gauge black wire and a brass or nylon washer.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,935
Posted By JPSF
Definitely not a true kukri, but either a copy of...

Definitely not a true kukri, but either a copy of the design from Burma or Indonesia. As Andrew said, not for use and probably a pure tourist piece. The scabbard doesn't sem to fit, but one never...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,581
Posted By JPSF
tomahawk information

Does anyone here collect American Indian pieces? I have a client who wants to jump into collecting North American Indian tomahawks and could use an expert's advice and it certainly isn't me.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,869
Posted By JPSF
JANUARY calendar

This kukri was designed for Gurkhas attached to The Maharja of Jodphur for protection and policing his territories. During WW I the same Gurkhas fought with various regiments and carried this unique,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,995
Posted By JPSF
And nothing is over 9" long. Easy collection for...

And nothing is over 9" long. Easy collection for a very small flat!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2005, 03:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,995
Posted By JPSF
DECEMBER calendar

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,765
Posted By JPSF
These are kukris made en masse for the tourist...

These are kukris made en masse for the tourist market and have very little historical value. It probably was made in the last 10-20 years.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,512
Posted By JPSF
NOVEMBER calendar

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,793
Posted By JPSF
Kukris may be the exception. There are some well...

Kukris may be the exception. There are some well made post 1947 pieces that are marked Best Steel, Tempered Steel, or just Tempered that also say Made in India or just India and are good solid...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2005, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,415
Posted By JPSF
That is a picture of some members of the 7th...

That is a picture of some members of the 7th Gurkha Rifles taken in WW II. I used that since the kukri pictured is from that regiment.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,415
Posted By JPSF
OCTOBER calendar

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,732
Posted By JPSF
3 Indian koras with the bottom piece being the...

3 Indian koras with the bottom piece being the oldest. Their are obvious differences between Nepali designs and these re: grips and straight spined blades.
http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/3.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,732
Posted By JPSF
Gents as I said in my little talk this past...

Gents
as I said in my little talk this past March information regarding the kora in any form is nigh impossible to find much less verify. Many ethnographic experts believe it to be the only weapon...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2005, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,503
Posted By JPSF
SEPTEMBER calendar

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2005, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,260
Posted By JPSF
AUGUST calendar

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,850
Posted By JPSF
MAY calendar

from Erik Farrow:
19th century knife from the Batak people of Sumatra, Indonesia. This would
have been used by the Datu or magician/shaman.
http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/MAI.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2005, 02:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,960
Posted By JPSF
Even kukris...one of many, but this is my...

Even kukris...one of many, but this is my favorite
http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/mini.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2005, 02:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,451
Posted By JPSF
This is great stuff from Simon & Jonathon. As we...

This is great stuff from Simon & Jonathon. As we have been writing directly I want to thank them for not just hearing one thing and taking it as fact. Multiple sources are invaluable especially when...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2005, 01:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,011
Posted By JPSF
What a trip...congratulations and look forward to...

What a trip...congratulations and look forward to seeing more pictures and reading your report. So many of those pieces are spectacular. What kind of shape is the museum in and are the items free...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2005, 02:35 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 52,603
Posted By JPSF
Timmonium picture

Your hosts Avner & Artzi Yavrom, your humble servant and Eric Farrow.
http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/timmonium.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2005, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,237
Posted By JPSF
excellent!

excellent!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2005, 03:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,499
Posted By JPSF
Still in the working stages, but there are lots...

Still in the working stages, but there are lots of kukris to look at. Eventually when an image is selected it will "open". Try the first one in each category and it will give you an idea of what I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2005, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,139
Posted By JPSF
Now if you'll pass the source material on to me...

Now if you'll pass the source material on to me Brian I can get some sleep. I've been searching through everything to no avail. I can't even find the original colour photos that somehow found their...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2005, 03:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,139
Posted By JPSF
If this is the kukri you refer to I never heard...

If this is the kukri you refer to I never heard the story of it being made for an English officer, but could be. It is very elaborate with a worked ivory grip, silver being sculpted into Lyall's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2005, 02:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,115
Posted By JPSF
MARCH calendar

A nice dha (darb?) from Andrew who I hope will comment.

offer still stands: if you want a favorite weapon on next month's calendar just contact me directly with a few hi-res pix
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