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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2026, 04:48 PM
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Views: 778
Posted By Rick
Sometimes running very hot water over an section...

Sometimes running very hot water over an section of the core may give you a non-invasive peek at a pattern that may be present.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2026, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,458
Posted By Rick
I also notice that the ganja has been bashed...

I also notice that the ganja has been bashed pretty hard on its side near where the tang passes through. Is there evidence of the same on the other side?
I think we're looking at a repair here; no...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th March 2026, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,328
Posted By Rick
Smile Hard Copy for Backup

It would probably be helpful to bring a copy of your research (UU 12/1951) on the subject along with your keris.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2026, 04:41 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 706,337
Posted By Rick
Smile I was thumbing through an old H.H. catalogue, and...

I was thumbing through an old H.H. catalogue, and I spotted this same handle style (as a above) in a set of tableware of knives and forks, origin attributed to Sarajevo. :)
The only difference being...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2026, 02:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,458
Posted By Rick
I'm trying to figure out how the fitment was...

I'm trying to figure out how the fitment was achieved at the intersection of tang and gonjo.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,458
Posted By Rick
Smile Hi Rick, welcome to the forums. As noted at the...

Hi Rick, welcome to the forums. As noted at the bottom of your post this has been moved to the Ethnographic forum.
This Kris is from the Philippines, not Indonesia and is from one of the Muslim...
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2026, 11:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 41,293
Posted By Rick
Looks Good

I think the blackened areas speak to the age of the Nicker and IMO should they be removed, it would be like refinishing an 18th century piece of furniture. (insert shrug here) ;)
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2026, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,473
Posted By Rick
I noticed that too, Bob. Maybe a closer look is...

I noticed that too, Bob.
Maybe a closer look is called for.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2026, 10:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 706,337
Posted By Rick
Here's my humble offering, not quite a beak; more...

Here's my humble offering, not quite a beak; more like a finger stall.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th March 2026, 03:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 49,396
Posted By Rick
Exclamation How could we all have forgotten this!! ...

How could we all have forgotten this!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTniViFfvk0

And this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5Lvc1a76dU&list=RDG5Lvc1a76dU&start_radio=1
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th March 2026, 07:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 29,347
Posted By Rick
Here's an example of a keris fitted to a sarong....

Here's an example of a keris fitted to a sarong. The gap has been lined and the blade properly fitted. In this case the filled area is dark and is not really jarring to the eye as the keris itself is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2026, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,029
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Yes, a nice job indeed, Detlef. Might...

Yes, a nice job indeed, Detlef.

Might these swords have conveyed some sort of superior rank in the Achenese military hierarchy?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2026, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,029
Posted By Rick
There seems to be a pretty amazing similarity...

There seems to be a pretty amazing similarity with most of the examples of this sword that I have seen; almost like they came from the same shop or manufacturer. The example I bought from Artzi has...
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2026, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,568
Posted By Rick
It does look more like a Sapper's sword; handier...

It does look more like a Sapper's sword; handier for chopping thicker stuff than the Machete, I wonder if any came to the U.S. in the aftermath of the Span-AM, war.
Also, do any of our members...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2026, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,456
Posted By Rick
Just throwing this into the mix. I have also...

Just throwing this into the mix.
I have also read that this might be a possible influence.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2026, 03:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,504
Posted By Rick
Smile The pattern almost looks like an image I saved...

The pattern almost looks like an image I saved from one of the Hubble telescope pictures.

Cosmic. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2026, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,473
Posted By Rick
I'll also add that we often see Koummyas dressed...

I'll also add that we often see Koummyas dressed in Camel bone hilts and scabbards, for what that's worth.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2026, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393,513
Posted By Rick
Wink Your Wish, My Command.

Certainly, David.
Tatyana, that is a very nice ensemble.
I have another keris with a pamor pendok, but it is not quite as nicely done as this one; it too is kamardikan.
Tatyana, I think yours is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2026, 12:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,473
Posted By Rick
The metal work reminds me strongly of this style....

The metal work reminds me strongly of this style.
North Africa? Also, the two ring mounting style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2026, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,065
Posted By Rick
Looks Familiar

Quite like a Lebanese handle.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=251044&stc=1&d=1771021532
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,097
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, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,097
Posted By Rick
Question Does this keris have an iron core?

Does this keris have an iron core?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2026, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,691
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, 03:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 49,396
Posted By Rick
Something eternal: ...

Something eternal:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=uLfYD_Kfqrs
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th February 2026, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 250,575
Posted By Rick
A Little Atmosphere

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