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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2011, 04:41 AM
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Views: 6,791
Posted By Warren McQ
Yes, it does resemble an old bayonet in shape, I...

Yes, it does resemble an old bayonet in shape, I guess I should have included some measurements.
The blade is 8 inches from the tip of the tang to the tip of the blade.
The tang is 1.5 inches and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,791
Posted By Warren McQ
African knife ID please

Here's a knife I picked up recently and I believe it's from Africa but would like all of you to take a look and give your opinions and evaluations
I hope the pics are OK, it's pretty bright out...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 33,282
Posted By Warren McQ
Thanks Much, Could you share more of your...

Thanks Much, Could you share more of your impression of this knife and the three pronged pommel ?
I'd like to know what it all means and about the era in which it was made.
Thanks Much,
Warren in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,789
Posted By Warren McQ
Yes, I think they are fairly new and they do seem...

Yes, I think they are fairly new and they do seem well made and usable. I was just hoping that the style would be identifiable as to location of manufacture or use.
Thanks,
Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,789
Posted By Warren McQ
Spear Heads ID Please

Hi All,
Here are a couple of spear heads that I recently acquired. I think they are possibly Sudanese but that's just a guess. Any help and information on them would be greatly appreciated.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 33,282
Posted By Warren McQ
Here are a couple that I've picked up recently. ...

Here are a couple that I've picked up recently.
I Believe that the bone handle one could be pre WW2 and I think the other is a 1964 dated tourist model.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2010, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,018
Posted By Warren McQ
I thought it was unusual, Here's the link to the...

I thought it was unusual, Here's the link to the completed auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220632958052&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It is impressive !

Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,018
Posted By Warren McQ
Spanish Folding Sword ?

This just finished on our favorite auction site at a high price.........
I've never seen anything like it at 33 inches open length.
What is it and why did it bring a high price ?

Warren in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,385
Posted By Warren McQ
I agree with Berk, if the damage to the blade...

I agree with Berk, if the damage to the blade looks old then let it be.
Who know what history that blade and its dings has to tell.

Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2010, 01:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,998
Posted By Warren McQ
Very nice Lew, you come up some fine ones. I'll...

Very nice Lew, you come up some fine ones.
I'll be coming east in April, I'll have to find out where you go shopping.

Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,621
Posted By Warren McQ
Question Jewish ceremonial knife marked in Arabic ...

Jewish ceremonial knife marked in Arabic :confused: :confused:
NOT LIKELY !!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,320
Posted By Warren McQ
I've dealt with this seller in the past and...

I've dealt with this seller in the past and everything I bought from him is the real deal so far. I hope this is just a mistake.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,729
Posted By Warren McQ
Thanks everyone, Yes, I recognized the...

Thanks everyone,
Yes, I recognized the circle/dot markings discussed in the other thread and thought it interesting that these marks are so common in so many geographic areas.

Gavin, What do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,729
Posted By Warren McQ
More Pics

More Pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,729
Posted By Warren McQ
Some new finds in the last month, African

Hi all, Well, after a long dry spell I've picked up a couple of African knives that seem interesting.
One is Sudanese and the other from the northwest or north of Africa, not sure what country.
I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2009, 05:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,429
Posted By Warren McQ
Thumbs up That's a beautiful piece Lew, It sure looks like...

That's a beautiful piece Lew, It sure looks like you got your money's worth.
I've lusted over these knives every time I see a nice one.

Great find,

Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,346
Posted By Warren McQ
Yes, Thanks Ron, I did search for information and...

Yes, Thanks Ron, I did search for information and found that Thread. The dagger handle on the left in the pic is very much like mine. Someday I'd like to see the blade of that one. I hope your move...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2009, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,346
Posted By Warren McQ
Thanks Roanoa, At least I was in the correct...

Thanks Roanoa, At least I was in the correct continent, Is there anything else you can tell me about these type of daggers, like age and usage ? What would the correct sheath look like ?
The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,346
Posted By Warren McQ
Dagger, North Africa ?? Need ID

Hi All, Here's a dagger I picked up recently and I have no idea where it was born but I suspect North Africa or Middle East.
It's very well made and the handle seems to be made of blackened brass...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2009, 05:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,716
Posted By Warren McQ
Outstanding report, Thanks very much Simon ! ...

Outstanding report,
Thanks very much Simon !

Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 41,565
Posted By Warren McQ
Thanks Lew, Can you give an idea of age on this...

Thanks Lew, Can you give an idea of age on this one ?
It doesn't seem to be an ordinary example.

Cheers,
Warren in Arizona
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 41,565
Posted By Warren McQ
Congratulations Lew, I was after that one also. ...

Congratulations Lew, I was after that one also.
I'm glad a member of the forum got it.
I find these Beja knives to be most interesting and I hope to find one for my collection.
I recently added...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2009, 04:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,600
Posted By Warren McQ
North African ?? Identification Please

Here a couple of knives I just received. They don't look like any thing I've seen to date.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,361
Posted By Warren McQ
A little update on this knife, I've tried...

A little update on this knife,
I've tried etching the blade with warm vinegar without much luck.
there is a pattern visible under 10X so I'll have to try something more aggressive.
The grip...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,361
Posted By Warren McQ
Thanks Guys, Yes, I do see a pattern in the...

Thanks Guys,
Yes, I do see a pattern in the blade so I'm going to do an etch ASAP to bring out the , what I think is a Wootz pattern. I'll try to post some better pics in the morning.
I don't know...
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