Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th May 2022, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2022, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 974
Hello,
the dagger itself looks like an older...
Hello,
the dagger itself looks like an older one. The scabbard is probably added or repaired later.
To me it's a nice piece.
The handle could be rhino, can you make better pictures (also from...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th February 2022, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,356
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Forum: European Armoury
16th February 2022, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,356
I know that the dagger with the naval etching I...
I know that the dagger with the naval etching I have shown here is not very old, I would guess 1970s. A bit earlier or later production is of course possible, too. Stainless steel daggers combined...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2022, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,139
I think that many 19th and early 20th century...
I think that many 19th and early 20th century Vendetta daggers are decorative or touristic, too. A second piece I own is a miniature version. Because of the size and the delicate construction it is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2022, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,139
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Forum: European Armoury
10th February 2022, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,356
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Forum: European Armoury
26th January 2022, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,356
Hello,
for me, your dagger is simply an old...
Hello,
for me, your dagger is simply an old decorative Solingen made dagger. The handle might be looking brazilian and of course it is possible that it was made for the export to Brazil, but such...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2022, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,634
Hello,
I think your Kindjal is a mixture of...
Hello,
I think your Kindjal is a mixture of parts which are made in different regions.
The blade is a type which is typical for Dagestan. Characteristical is the fuller which is not in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th January 2022, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,577
Hello,
I doubt that your saber is very old,...
Hello,
I doubt that your saber is very old, I would say it was made in the second half of the 20th century, maybe as a present (how Marius said) or as a better touristic piece. The etched and...
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Thank you guys, I looked in the internet for...
Thank you guys, I looked in the internet for mexican knives which are similar to my piece. There are some knives with eagle heads on the handle or an eagle with a snake (and maybe a cactus) as motif...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
27th December 2021, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
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Forum: European Armoury
27th December 2021, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Fine engraved full steel knife - Italian?
Hello,
I purchased this nice knife. It seems that handle and blade are made of one piece of steel. The handle shows a forged or cut eagle head, the blade is engraved on both sides with an eagle...
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Forum: Swap Forum
7th November 2021, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,674
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Forum: Swap Forum
7th November 2021, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,674
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Forum: European Armoury
5th November 2021, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,057
Hello,
I think a part of a pipe-back blade...
Hello,
I think a part of a pipe-back blade was repurposed in the 19th century here. For me it is difficult to say where and when exactly the dagger was made, but it doesn't look like a typical...
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,674
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,674
small boa sword of the Azande
I offer this small boa sword of the Azande tribe (region of Kongo). The forged blade is decorated with typical fullers for this pieces. The wooden handle is wired with copper or brass.
price: 100€...
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 980
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 980
Rare Uggo (Momvu knife)
I offer this rare and authentic Uggo, a ceremonial knife of the Momvu tribe in the region of Kongo. The forged blade is decorated in typical style for this pieces. The handle is made of carved wood...
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Rare curved dagger from Balkans (?)
I offer this unusual dagger which was in my opinion made in the Balkans in the late 19th century. North Africa would be possible as origin, too. The handle is made of carved horn with brass inlays...
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th October 2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 963
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