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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2024, 01:05 PM
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Posted By Ian
Jeff, it's interesting to note that when a Moro...

Jeff, it's interesting to note that when a Moro kris is made with a single asang asang, that single asang asang is always on the side of the "elephant trunk." This is also true for Malayan sundang....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2024, 12:36 PM
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Posted By Ian
Yes, it does have a Malay look.

Yes, it does have a Malay look.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2024, 04:02 AM
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Posted By Ian
Hi Jeff. I think this one is a bit of a "tweener"...

Hi Jeff. I think this one is a bit of a "tweener" from the late 19th C. It was definitely meant to be a weapon for combat. The "elephant trunk" area is sort of midway between Sulu and Maguindanao,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2024, 12:52 PM
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Posted By Ian
Hi again IP, In post #10 of this thread you...

Hi again IP,

In post #10 of this thread you show a sword that I did not comment on earlier. It is an older style of blade, with the "arrow head" feature. The "elephant trunk" area is also an older...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2024, 01:07 AM
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Posted By Ian
Hi Detlef, Thanks! I posted my last comment...

Hi Detlef,

Thanks! I posted my last comment in the middle of the night (my time) during a period of insomnia.
My apologies IP.

Ian.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2024, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Ian
Hi Jeff, before I comment on your most recent...

Hi Jeff, before I comment on your most recent sword post, can you provide the lengths of the blade and hilt, and also how far from the tip the central fuller extends. Also, a quick question. Did you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2024, 09:05 PM
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Posted By Ian
Hello IP, Finally got some time to sit down...

Hello IP,

Finally got some time to sit down and write you a response. Apologies for the considerable delay. I put this together over the last few weeks and notice that you have just posted...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2024, 01:41 PM
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Posted By Ian
Hi IP, I'm occupied with family issues at...

Hi IP,

I'm occupied with family issues at the moment and will be for a few days. Your questions deserve considered answers, so I'll get back to you ASAP.

Just a few quick observations. Cato...
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