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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2024, 12:59 AM
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Posted By JeffS
Also nice to see these with the bone inlay...

Also nice to see these with the bone inlay intact. Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2024, 03:44 AM
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Views: 10,628
Posted By JeffS
Those are well done! Might be fun to try and...

Those are well done! Might be fun to try and carve new bone pieces for the missing handles.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2024, 12:58 PM
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Views: 9,285
Posted By JeffS
Shame we don't discuss these here.

Shame we don't discuss these here.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2024, 06:27 AM
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Views: 11,399
Posted By JeffS
Kris pommel attachment

Hello. I am working on an old kris, and find the pommel is attached by pins (old work). Is this common? I am also curious about the divot that has been cut into the plug. Since the plug fits flush,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,801
Posted By JeffS
Thank you, very helpful. Noted on terminology. ...

Thank you, very helpful. Noted on terminology. I think the spine pattern may indicate this was made from a rather large file. Any suggestions on how to go about repairing the torn scabbard toe?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,268
Posted By JeffS
Kachin style dha/dao

This was a gamble that paid off. No scabbard It was from the sellers grandfather believed to have been collected during WWII. The seller thought the handle was sheet steel but turned out to be high...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,801
Posted By JeffS
Bonifacio knife?

This bolo was a gamble. I would appreciate opinions before I decide to put any work into it. Large 18.5" blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th July 2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,679
Posted By JeffS
I really like these boxes, the thick gauge metal...

I really like these boxes, the thick gauge metal used makes them very heavy for their size.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,405
Posted By JeffS
Some interesting forms in there I haven't seen...

Some interesting forms in there I haven't seen before. Very cool, thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,303
Posted By JeffS
Cool sword. I find the blade profile on some of...

Cool sword. I find the blade profile on some of these pedangs lurus like yours interesting and distinctive. For some reason they strike me as vaguely insectoid. Is there a functional reason for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,959
Posted By JeffS
I haven't gotten around to proper photos yet, so...

I haven't gotten around to proper photos yet, so a couple of quick workbench photos will have to do.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,959
Posted By JeffS
I have two Montagnard dha said to be collected in...

I have two Montagnard dha said to be collected in the Central Highlands between 1967 and 1969 by a US serviceman active in that area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,241
Posted By JeffS
Not sure if helpful, but here is knife that was a...

Not sure if helpful, but here is knife that was a generous gift from a forum member that has a projection on the hilt. I was informed that this one is called kebahu, more of a basic utility knife...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 39,954
Posted By JeffS
Are the star patterns on the blade unusual? They...

Are the star patterns on the blade unusual? They remind me of the patterns on this Visayan knife scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2024, 02:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,032
Posted By JeffS
Is that considered a twist core?

Is that considered a twist core?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,615
Posted By JeffS
For the rattan knife, the flat base of the hilt...

For the rattan knife, the flat base of the hilt is designed to rest against body of the user while drawing the rattan (or bamboo) with two hands to split it. If this is the case with Ian's knife, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,831
Posted By JeffS
That didn't last long... beautiful sword.

That didn't last long... beautiful sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,018
Posted By JeffS
Great read, very inspiring and much appreciated.

Great read, very inspiring and much appreciated.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,241
Posted By JeffS
That's a big one! I bid on that also, glad it...

That's a big one! I bid on that also, glad it went to someone here. I like the ferule.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,027
Posted By JeffS
That handle style is seen on sekin.

That handle style is seen on sekin.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,501
Posted By JeffS
Bone Ifugao ginutto

Hello. Curious if others have seen ginutto with bone disks instead of the usual shell. Clearly a lot less work to produce.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 32,354
Posted By JeffS
Ah, got it on the notches. These come to mind...

Ah, got it on the notches. These come to mind from my collection first two are from dua lalan handles. Accepting the four lobes are backed by a diamond and have a central circle, I find similarity....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 73,904
Posted By JeffS
Just to add to the discussion. I chatted with...

Just to add to the discussion. I chatted with Charles Saunders on this topic some time ago while discussing the gayang below, and this was his reply (posted with his permission).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 32,354
Posted By JeffS
I see what you mean, the blade profiles are...

I see what you mean, the blade profiles are similar, though I'm not sure what features you are describing as cut outs with the kabeala as a differentiater. Could you describe more? The course...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 32,354
Posted By JeffS
I would lean towards Sumba though most of the...

I would lean towards Sumba though most of the kabealas I've seen have been monosteel. What makes you think Sulawesi? The scabbard doesn't look like any Toraja examples I've seen.
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