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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2026, 06:10 PM
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Views: 1,812
Posted By Rick
Looks Familiar

Quite like a Lebanese handle.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=251044&stc=1&d=1771021532
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,603
Posted By Rick
I'm just not sure David. The metal is so bright....

I'm just not sure David. The metal is so bright. :confused:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 05:37 PM
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Views: 3,603
Posted By Rick
Question Does this keris have an iron core?

Does this keris have an iron core?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2026, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,545
Posted By Rick
Smile Yes, it is unusual, Rob. I've never seen one like...

Yes, it is unusual, Rob. I've never seen one like it.
The blade is 26 inches long, and 1.5 inches wide.
In the interest of full disclosure our own Battara made the silver chape for me to protect...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th February 2026, 04:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 34,474
Posted By Rick
Something eternal: ...

Something eternal:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=uLfYD_Kfqrs
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th February 2026, 07:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 243,344
Posted By Rick
A Little Atmosphere

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2026, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,683
Posted By Rick
Smile Could you show us a photo of the Metuk where the...

Could you show us a photo of the Metuk where the tang begins please.:)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th February 2026, 03:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,431
Posted By Rick
When I used to do black and white photography,...

When I used to do black and white photography, during the developing process, after the paper print had been developed enough you then put the print into what is called Stop Bath to arrest the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2026, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,545
Posted By Rick
Here is an example of what is basically the same...

Here is an example of what is basically the same hilt mounted on an extreme Kirach blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th January 2026, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 34,474
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up I love that song, and it's best when played by a...

I love that song, and it's best when played by a traditional band.
The vocalist (his name escapes me) has left us along with Shane Magowan.

Both of them 'men you don't meet every day'. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2026, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 46,941
Posted By Rick
No oblivion David. Looking at one of my tulwars I...

No oblivion David. Looking at one of my tulwars I see that the blade form is quite similar. It is so sharp it will cut you if you look at it the wrong way.:eek:
I use mine to practice draw cuts on...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 29th January 2026, 12:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 34,474
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up A Man You Don't Meet Every Day

One of my favorite groups.
The poor doggo. :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJt4y4fH938

*sorry about the ads that precedes them. :o

Saturday Night. The sound of a switchblade and a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2026, 05:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,418
Posted By Rick
Smile Dietrich

You might find this post interesting, Jay.
A German gentleman was deeply involved in the rebirth of keris-making.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6905&highlight=pamor+poleng
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2026, 05:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,923
Posted By Rick
Nihonto Forum

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2026, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,801
Posted By Rick
Question Is that the Kings Broad Arrow I see?

Is that the Kings Broad Arrow I see?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th January 2026, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,418
Posted By Rick
Smile I think the Gonjo is missing on this blade (no...

I think the Gonjo is missing on this blade (no Grening* to speak of).
The Gonjo is a separate piece that fits on the base of the blade and follows the same humped curvature and usually carries the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th January 2026, 03:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 34,474
Posted By Rick
Reggae mon. Johnny too bad: ...

Reggae mon.
Johnny too bad:

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=johnny+too+bad+youtube&&mid=F16FF4B2CA3FEBDC0D7DF16FF4B2CA3FEBDC0D7D&FORM=VAMGZC
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2025, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,744
Posted By Rick
Detlef, that last picture of your's brought back...

Detlef, that last picture of your's brought back memories for me. I had one of those Moras when I was a 14 year old, I bought it at the ship chandlers in Falmouth on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Mine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2025, 01:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,860
Posted By Rick
Has anyone tried cutting with one of these swords...

Has anyone tried cutting with one of these swords in the style that Xasterix uses?
On first look they seem like they would be unwiedly to use as a combat weapon, especially if used single handed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2025, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,762
Posted By Rick
I see them often enough living in coastal New...

I see them often enough living in coastal New England made into souvenir swords, and you will run into them now and then on eBay. Like whale bone they keep their stink for quite a long time....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th October 2025, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,707
Posted By Rick
A picture looking down on the blade inserted in...

A picture looking down on the blade inserted in the wrongko would be very helpful.
Did you notice that there is an entity contained in the sorsoron on one side?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,576
Posted By Rick
I'm not surprised about that at all. Rhino horn...

I'm not surprised about that at all. Rhino horn sold in powder form is much sought after by Chinese who can afford to pay for it.

Don't quote me on this, but I believe it is thought to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,762
Posted By Rick
Talking Mighty large for a baculum, Ian. I used to get...

Mighty large for a baculum, Ian.
I used to get Swordfish bills from the Sword boats when I was working in Menemsha on a yacht summers many years ago. Although the material looks sort of like part of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2025, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,270
Posted By Rick
Smile A view like this? This is very old horn,...

A view like this?
This is very old horn, probably over a century plus.
Looks like wood grain. Lots of grime and dirt = patina. ;)
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2025, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,810
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Thanks for the link gp! I find it...

Thanks for the link gp!



I find it interesting to see that the Light Hilted Yataghans' hilts are all described as Bone when most of them are hilted in Ivory or Walrus tusk. :confused:
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