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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2024, 10:12 AM
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Views: 18,318
Posted By Iain
A nice sword Jeff, and lovely to see the original...

A nice sword Jeff, and lovely to see the original silver and lacquer grip. The hole in the pommel is nothing more than the natural material used, which is a hollow bamboo.

Looking forward to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,302
Posted By Iain
Late 19th century is most likely correct although...

Late 19th century is most likely correct although both could be early 20th century as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,302
Posted By Iain
The fully cast handle ones are weapons. The long...

The fully cast handle ones are weapons. The long handle ones are both. You have to keep in mind that in this part of the world even today you don't go out in the hills without at least a large...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,302
Posted By Iain
The so-called montagnard dha is not associated...

The so-called montagnard dha is not associated with the Hmong. It is from southern Laos, northern Cambodia and the border areas of Vietnam. Commonly the style is called after Attapeu in Laos which is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,264
Posted By Iain
No, it's a known form in the region. I am quite...

No, it's a known form in the region. I am quite confident the sword has not been reshaped.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,590
Posted By Iain
You will need to etch a window on the blade to be...

You will need to etch a window on the blade to be sure. This can just be a pattern due to dust and storage conditions in the patina.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 28,968
Posted By Iain
Hi Marc, while I am not directly a collector of...

Hi Marc, while I am not directly a collector of Indian arms I have had the privilege of handing a few pieces over the years and a decent mount of wootz. From the photographs and the lamination seen...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,264
Posted By Iain
Hi Marc, thanks for your kind comment, of course...

Hi Marc, thanks for your kind comment, of course I do not expect everyone to share my interest in the region or these swords. I must admit my own interests tend to be very narrow and I lack knowledge...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,264
Posted By Iain
Thanks for indulging my little game regarding the...

Thanks for indulging my little game regarding the size of this one Ian, the buddha was put there as a clue about region more than size and is not a photoshop except for removing the stand that was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,264
Posted By Iain
Well, although this hasn't obviously peaked...

Well, although this hasn't obviously peaked anyone's interest for discussion I may as well share the size of this piece. It is big and by that I mean it is a proper two hander measuring 125cm long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,264
Posted By Iain
An unusual 'dha'

A very unusual Southeast Asian sword that I have had for some time but not yet shared on this forum. While I have a fairly good idea of what and where it is/from I am curious to hear the impressions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,555
Posted By Iain
The likely origin of this style, both for kaskara...

The likely origin of this style, both for kaskara and takouba, lies in the interlinked blade trade from Europe for both sword styles.

In particular schiavona and various backswords often imported...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,550
Posted By Iain
Just to drop in quickly, the takouba.org site is...

Just to drop in quickly, the takouba.org site is down purely because it ran on outdated software and migrating it was beginning to go beyond my technical skills. I have backups of the data however,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,250
Posted By Iain
Hi Detlef, Thanks for your kind comment. I...

Hi Detlef,

Thanks for your kind comment. I have always found unusual examples interesting and that includes large swords.

The attapeu swords are far more than just a sword style tied to one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,250
Posted By Iain
For those curious to see it next to some other...

For those curious to see it next to some other very large swords. Typical sized daab included for scale. Second image shows swords with the same hilting style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,250
Posted By Iain
I have a soft spot for the long ones. I'll have...

I have a soft spot for the long ones. I'll have to do a group picture with some other big ones as the size really is unusual, not just the length but also the spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,250
Posted By Iain
It's going to a good home. ;)

It's going to a good home. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,404
Posted By Iain
Just to throw another opinion in the mix... I see...

Just to throw another opinion in the mix... I see nothing with either the swords or the knives that seems 'off' for the region.

Antler is commonly used across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,411
Posted By Iain
One of the fancy ones. :D These are known as...

One of the fancy ones. :D These are known as phkeak in Khmer.

Regarding the hooked variant, I'm sadly also not aware of the local term for them, but as they are widespread across the region and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,927
Posted By Iain
Agreed except they can be much later than mid...

Agreed except they can be much later than mid 20th. Unfortunately the market for these appeared generally from the late 90s and continued until the mid 2010s in force and many swords like these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 127,895
Posted By Iain
It can be from a number of groups who shared by...

It can be from a number of groups who shared by the 20th century a similar leather working style, including the Hausa, Fulani, Tuareg, and even further into west Africa. I'd put it tentatively as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,077
Posted By Iain
Another aspect that is worth pointing out is the...

Another aspect that is worth pointing out is the scabbard of this sword, I have not often encountered scabbards retaining their original lacquer and this also has the original rattan bindings. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,077
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, Just to be clear the ruby decorated...

Hi Ian,

Just to be clear the ruby decorated sword is not one I own, it was sold by a high profile dealer some years ago who did a good job of researching it. It's almost certainly part of a Shan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,077
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, Thanks for your comments, I have the...

Hi Ian,

Thanks for your comments, I have the benefit of course of having the sword in hand and I am quite sure the tip has not seen significant losses or reshaping. This is an uncommon but not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,077
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, there are a few indicators in this case...

Hi Ian, there are a few indicators in this case that point to a Burmese origin. The tip form is not one that seems common on the Thai or Laos side of the border as well as the spine shape and...
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