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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2023, 11:17 PM
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Posted By bathala
To re open this thread I would like to contribute...

To re open this thread I would like to contribute a pic of these peice. Olso a luzon. Im still uncertain but it looks like sham wootz. Still need to finish polish but I hope this can help more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,228
Posted By bathala
- yes not all katipunan members are rich but to...

- yes not all katipunan members are rich but to suggest all members would be dirt poor would be untrue. I come from one. As a secret society it is really up to you to fund you own weapons and it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2022, 05:33 PM
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Views: 26,228
Posted By bathala
I olso respectfully disagree. I know you will not...

I olso respectfully disagree. I know you will not share your sources and it is understandable. But on the opposite sideI have samples and have seen katipunan themed swords (like the fist and sun...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2022, 01:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,559
Posted By bathala
Question Hello Carlos! So your peice is in spain? Just...

Hello Carlos! So your peice is in spain? Just wanted to know where and what event happened that these 2 sword have the same theme and inscription
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2022, 02:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
Thank you aswell. I learned too from this...

Thank you aswell. I learned too from this discussion. I was wondering about a dagger profile I encountered recently. This these best describe that blade profile. " Punto dyamante!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2022, 02:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,559
Posted By bathala
Hi kai! Sorry been buisy. One thing this is a...

Hi kai!
Sorry been buisy.
One thing this is a beefy blade. The hilt is beefy aswell, I think it 2 snakes biting each other. Eyes are green inlay. Another interesting feature is that ricasso...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2022, 06:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
Maybe not in the realm of impossible. Actually ...

Maybe not in the realm of impossible. Actually there is a lot of profiles here that can be used for identification but it is still confusing if you look at it straightforward. If we go by this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2022, 04:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
I think that still this thesis should be taken...

I think that still this thesis should be taken with a grain of salt. As you can see with the templates both minasbad and sundang is in there. He might have not ben thorough or relied on second hand...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2022, 03:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
Thanks for this reply! Now I see! Yes dahong...

Thanks for this reply! Now I see! Yes dahong buho makes sense dahong bolo does not. It is good to scrutinize a thesis as it is "to be proved" thank you for the template aswell! Not all are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
I apologize but who is this atienza? How does...

I apologize but who is this atienza? How does his thesis sway the names of the blades? I am from a long line from laguna and the name really sounds funny to me
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2022, 03:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,559
Posted By bathala
This thread is interesting! Just found a sword...

This thread is interesting! Just found a sword with different profile but the same theme up to the script of the blade!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
If you don't mind can you please post the...

If you don't mind can you please post the template?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
I am thinking the same. Cavite is a most ...

I am thinking the same. Cavite is a most probable hilt location
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 85,819
Posted By bathala
Dahong bolo? I'm not framiliar with the term but...

Dahong bolo? I'm not framiliar with the term but is it synonymous with dahong palay? Where did that name originate?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,217
Posted By bathala
Thank you for you opinion!

I don't know why the last comment was repeated, :shrug: but yes guy I must admit it's starting to be clear it's more modern than I thought but still great armor. Wondering what was the purpose of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,217
Posted By bathala
I'm thinking early 20th century. I'm...

I'm thinking early 20th century. I'm thinking it's has been kept well away from the elements thus the minimal pittings. Forgot to show the front so here it is. As being wHite brass possible but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2016, 04:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,217
Posted By bathala
I'm thinking early 20th century. I'm...

I'm thinking early 20th century. I'm thinking it's has been kept well away from the elements thus the minimal pittings. Forgot to show the front so here it is. As being wHite brass possible but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,217
Posted By bathala
Iron hide! One of a kind iron/ steel moro armor!

Ok guys wanred to share my newest aquisition to you! A full steel/iron moro armor! First time I've ever seen or heard one ever existed! Too bad it has been clean loosing the patina but impressive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,964
Posted By bathala
It's a commission shield for a datu decent, and...

It's a commission shield for a datu decent, and the diameter itself is majestic at 33". Weigh at a whopping 15 lbs. Made for a strong man indeed. Had difficulty finding a tree with that girth. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,964
Posted By bathala
It's a commission shield for a datu decent, and...

It's a commission shield for a datu decent, and the diameter itself is majestic at 33". Weigh at a whopping 15 lbs. Made for a strong man indeed. Had difficulty finding a tree with that girth. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,964
Posted By bathala
my attempt on a moro majestic shield.

hi guys! i know you are familiar with the pic of moro warrior with the massive kampilan and the majestic moro taming shield. here is my attempt to recreate that piece! comments are welcome, and pls...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2016, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,719
Posted By bathala
thank you all for the compliment! im proud of my...

thank you all for the compliment! im proud of my carvers work, but the best is yet to come! will keep yo posted!
Forum: Swap Forum 20th April 2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,674
Posted By bathala
and oh yes the wood is new. its just our aging...

and oh yes the wood is new. its just our aging technique, which comes from faking new furniture to make it look old comes to play. here are the 3 patterns atm. any comments or pic requests sirs? I...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th April 2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,674
Posted By bathala
well first these are prototypes at 20". and are...

well first these are prototypes at 20". and are already sold or reserved. these series will come out as 25". in 3 patterns atm. yes the are made from one piece wood from a full cut down tree from my...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th April 2016, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,674
Posted By bathala
moro sheild project

hi guys! ive always wanted a moro shield but they are so hard to find, and if found the prices are just too much for me to afford. So i had this idea! I was from the philippine and in my home town...
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