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Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 06:48 PM
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Posted By Rick
Question Yataghan Blade Pattern

This blade is (for me) quite puzzling; the surface shows lamination and crystal- like patches on the blade. Can anyone enlighten me about this effect?
Thoughts, guesses?
I think the sword is early...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2025, 05:13 PM
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Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Thank you very much Werecow. :) If Major...

Thank you very much Werecow. :)

If Major Ferguson was indeed dragged by his horse perhaps it was near at hand and his foot might have been still stuck in the stirrup meaning that both pistols just...
Forum: European Armoury 7th September 2025, 07:07 PM
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Posted By Rick
I couldn't lift those images either, Jim. I...

I couldn't lift those images either, Jim. I certainly hope that one of our wizards can lift them for fair use here.
Ferguson's rifle was a weapon that allowed for a much quicker reload time than...
Forum: European Armoury 6th September 2025, 05:35 PM
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Posted By Rick
Smile Patty Fergusen's Pistols

These sold this morning I guess it's okay to link to the auction. Elaborate fakes, or the real thing?

Read the text and decide for yourselves. :)
...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 5th September 2025, 02:23 AM
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Views: 14,104
Posted By Rick
Wink Not our Bowditch of course. :) This one wound...

Not our Bowditch of course. :)
This one wound up as a curator at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th September 2025, 09:09 PM
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Views: 14,104
Posted By Rick
Some Fun Eh?

At my boarding school there was a very talented guy who turned me a 2.5 inch functional brass cannon on his miniature metal lathe. The bore was the perfect size for a number six bird shot pellet. I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2025, 04:53 PM
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Views: 18,476
Posted By Rick
It's very hard to get really clear pictures from...

It's very hard to get really clear pictures from a museum that keeps glass between the viewer and object. Thanks Adam. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2025, 12:05 AM
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Views: 5,106
Posted By Rick
Hi JIm, knife number six looks very like (except...

Hi JIm, knife number six looks very like (except maybe a little bigger) the Mora sheath knives we used to buy at the ship chandlers 65 years ago for about
$6.00. You couldn't go fishing or sailing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2025, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,591
Posted By Rick
Red face Please Pardon

May I inquire about my Yatagan; please excuse if I am interrupting the thread.

The pattern in the steel has me quite confused. Serdar, have you ever seen a Yat blade with this type of forging?...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd September 2025, 08:49 PM
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Views: 18,476
Posted By Rick
Another thing I noticed about the handles, the...

Another thing I noticed about the handles, the figure has one leg over his other knee. I don't think I have seen this in other keris culture handles.

I'd also love to see the pamor pattern on the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd September 2025, 06:22 AM
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Views: 18,476
Posted By Rick
Question I see a figure on all the gold wrongkos; am I...

I see a figure on all the gold wrongkos; am I looking at depictions of Garuda?
If I am why does it seem almost obligatory to include it on all of them?
What is the symbolism?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2025, 07:28 PM
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Views: 4,477
Posted By Rick
I can't count the number of auctions in the US...

I can't count the number of auctions in the US that still list items containing ivory parts.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th August 2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,435
Posted By Rick
I'm getting a bit confused here, there is only...

I'm getting a bit confused here, there is only one piece of Bone/Tusk, correct?
At the narrow end where the square hole is, if you look where the narrow end is cut off, the end grain seems to show...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2025, 12:49 AM
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Views: 6,003
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up You are very welcome. I believe these are also...

You are very welcome. I believe these are also called within the culture, a Woman's knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2025, 11:39 PM
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Views: 6,003
Posted By Rick
Smile Pretty sure that's a Tibetan Kampa knife. ...

Pretty sure that's a Tibetan Kampa knife.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/east-bristol-auctions/catalogue-id-sreas10346/lot-e51ef125-1721-45d1-b5c2-aa9d00b18aaa
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th August 2025, 12:51 AM
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Views: 7,435
Posted By Rick
I think Drac's item is Walrus Ivory. I only used...

I think Drac's item is Walrus Ivory. I only used Fish Bone as a euphemism for the material. If you look at the end that is narrower, where it is cut, you can see the dentine core of the tusk.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,435
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up I can't figure out why the fish bone part has so...

I can't figure out why the fish bone part has so many cuts and holes, perhaps it's a multi-use tool which would make sense in a semi nomadic culture in the time period it came from.

It looks very...
Forum: European Armoury 21st August 2025, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,828
Posted By Rick
O/T

"Mad, bad and dangerous to know" describes my father-in-law to a T. :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,460
Posted By Rick
I'd agree with Jeff. The pommel is a Lasara (sp?).

I'd agree with Jeff. The pommel is a Lasara (sp?).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2025, 01:27 AM
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Views: 8,431
Posted By Rick
Question Did anyone bid on these Ian?

Did anyone bid on these Ian?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2025, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,801
Posted By Rick
Red face Hi Ian, I missed your response. That kind of...

Hi Ian,
I missed your response. That kind of pipe is often used as buried septic pipe; you would probably have to find some at a plumbing supply wholesaler or possibly a contractor's supply...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 17th July 2025, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,410
Posted By Rick
Smile Sumatran Bluegrass. ;) I thought it sounded...

Sumatran Bluegrass. ;)
I thought it sounded sort of like a Banjo at first.
Surprisingly loud for such a small instrument.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2025, 02:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,801
Posted By Rick
I sent multiple (8) Filipino edged weapons to...

I sent multiple (8) Filipino edged weapons to Macao for the History of Steel exhibit at their museum of art. This stuff comes in several diameters and is just about bombproof. The inner tube is...
Forum: European Armoury 9th July 2025, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,543
Posted By Rick
Battle

Sorry to be late to the party; been in Maine.

It was the one in the engraving above, Mark.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2025, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,839
Posted By Rick
Interesting metal tab that is attached to the...

Interesting metal tab that is attached to the ferrule ring and laying on top of the gonjo .

Suppose it ever had a baca-baca stirrup once?
Sure looks like it did.
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