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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,226
Posted By scotchleaf
Mind indicating where the Iklwa's points of balance are?

On mine, I've noticed the point of balance is perfectly positioned to allow one to carry the spear all day.

The forefinger is positioned to guide the weapon's tip and the "grip fingers" lie just...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th July 2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,764
Posted By scotchleaf
Thanks all! I found this in a box on the floor of...

Thanks all! I found this in a box on the floor of this shop in Maine, which you wouldn't think of as deliberately passing tourist items. I guess I'm paying for education, but I do like it as an...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th July 2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,744
Posted By scotchleaf
Reading this made me think...

Will future tourists from abroad visit the (former?) USA (where I live), and scour the flea markets of LA and New York for "authentic" 20th century blades? Will workshops churn out fake Busses and...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th July 2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,744
Posted By scotchleaf
Amazing thread, thanks very much!

I appreciate your hard work on this thread. One possible improvement, from the perspective of educating the reader, would be to label the photos to explain which show authentic items. For example,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th July 2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,764
Posted By scotchleaf
Thanks for the info. How old would you...

Thanks for the info.

How old would you think it is? Who/what is the face carved into the wranga?

I can tell you that just cutting the hole was skilled and difficult work (from making my own...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th July 2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,764
Posted By scotchleaf
Part of a Keris Sheath?

I found this in an antique/junk shop in Maine: Looks like the top of a Keris sheath. What can you tell me about it's age, whether it was made for tourists, etc?
http://i.imgur.com/VIkPhp0.jpg...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2010, 03:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,382
Posted By scotchleaf
Saber marked "IEC 333" on one side, "india" on the other, with Arabic writing

Anyone seen a saber marked "IEC 333" on one side, "India" on the other, with Arabic writing. Could be somthing isssued to Indian cavalry by the Brits? Will post pictures when possible.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,873
Posted By scotchleaf
Sorry, wrong picture

Sorry, wrong picture
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,713
Posted By scotchleaf
The story I was told about the stripes on the...

The story I was told about the stripes on the shield is that they were intended to catch the claw of a lion.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,713
Posted By scotchleaf
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,204
Posted By scotchleaf
I'm just worried about the loose metal on the...

I'm just worried about the loose metal on the handle - would you glue it? Epoxy?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,713
Posted By scotchleaf
assegai, mask and shield for comment

What do you think?

https://sites.google.com/site/scotchleaf/_/rsrc/1285896263877/home/IMG_0403.jpg

https://sites.google.com/site/scotchleaf/_/rsrc/1285896271691/home/IMG_0405.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,204
Posted By scotchleaf
Arrow What kind of sword is this #3

Any light you could shed on this sword would be appreciated!

https://sites.google.com/site/scotchleaf/_/rsrc/1285896243944/home/IMG_0400.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,567
Posted By scotchleaf
The "dagger" strikes me as a surgeon's...

The "dagger" strikes me as a surgeon's tool
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,873
Posted By scotchleaf
What kind of sword is this #1

What kind of sword is this?

https://sites.google.com/site/scotchleaf/_/rsrc/1285732914752/spear-and-sword/IMG_0405.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,012
Posted By scotchleaf
I know these were acquired by the 1970's (when I...

I know these were acquired by the 1970's (when I remember seeing them in my Grandfather's home) but probably in the 50s or 60's

Years ago I put some candle wax on the blade in a misguided attempt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,228
Posted By scotchleaf
Given the attitude towards knives etc in Britain,...

Given the attitude towards knives etc in Britain, did you have any concerns about leaving the fair with your purchases?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,666
Posted By scotchleaf
Arrow Does anyone have sources for quality reproductions?

I'd love to see some quality modern reproductions of asian or African weapons (though I suspect they would cost just as much as some antiques) like you can get European sword reproductions.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2010, 04:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,012
Posted By scotchleaf
Yes, the wakizashi must be polished - I fear the...

Yes, the wakizashi must be polished - I fear the cost would be more than it is worth. A dealer in such swords at the 2007 Blade Show said it was 17th century. My aunt got it in the 40's in Japan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,454
Posted By scotchleaf
They look to be direct descendants of Roman...

They look to be direct descendants of Roman gladii - has this similarity been addressed?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,012
Posted By scotchleaf
New to the forum, Hello, Pictures of swords WARNING LARGE PICS

Sorry for the size of some of these. Just wanted to show off the older items in my collection

https://sites.google.com/site/scotchleaf/home/swords%20003.jpg
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