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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 08:59 PM
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Posted By JeffS
Some of the pamor is visible here.

Some of the pamor is visible here.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By JeffS
Bali keris comments plz

This just arrived. I am looking forward to cleaning up the blade, there appears to be interesting pamor. To me it feels old based on the worn greneng and other general erosion. The gandar is pegged...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,994
Posted By JeffS
Looks great! Nice keris. You can find new ewer...

Looks great! Nice keris. You can find new ewer online with a Google search (try Bali Art Shop Keris).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2025, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,858
Posted By JeffS
I hope a side question is ok while we wait for...

I hope a side question is ok while we wait for comments. Have we discussed these common markings? They are, of course, very present on tourist pieces from Thailand and I usually take it as a bad sign...
Forum: European Armoury 27th May 2025, 02:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,192
Posted By JeffS
Recognize this?

This may be from Luzon but the blade is not typical. Diamond in cross section and features an engraving that feels European to me. There appears to be initials in the rectangle but I can't make out...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2025, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,544
Posted By JeffS
Agreed, but I would love to hear some wood...

Agreed, but I would love to hear some wood restoration tips...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2025, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,190
Posted By JeffS
Very cool. The aso-motives on the belt hanger are...

Very cool. The aso-motives on the belt hanger are great. What is the dark pointed object shown in the last two photos?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2025, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,088
Posted By JeffS
I love the flow of the contours on that one. Here...

I love the flow of the contours on that one. Here is my example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,912
Posted By JeffS
I take this back, I looked at the source for...

I take this back, I looked at the source for this, Monbiot, George. (1989). Poisoned Arrows: An Investigative Journey Through Indonesia. It is really just a piece of travel journalism, I would not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2025, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 23,912
Posted By JeffS
I'm not sure on preservatives but would be wary...

I'm not sure on preservatives but would be wary of potential poison residue on arrows and spears as I understand some lowland groups used them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,272
Posted By JeffS
Very nice, thank you for sharing.

Very nice, thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2025, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,494
Posted By JeffS
Note that AI-based answers should be taken with a...

Note that AI-based answers should be taken with a hefty grain of salt. I think it can still go either way - Chinese or Japanese since they both use those characters.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,494
Posted By JeffS
I would take the translation with a grain of...

I would take the translation with a grain of salt! It does confirm that it is Chinese though. Edited to add: Actually just looked up with AI assistance which suggests Japanese.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2025, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,390
Posted By JeffS
Just saw this on Facebook. New book with...

Just saw this on Facebook. New book with fascinating historic uniforms. One of the pages shows that, indeed, there was calvary employing long swords.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2025, 02:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,494
Posted By JeffS
Translated by Google

Translated by Google
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,390
Posted By JeffS
I would love to hear more about it if anyone has...

I would love to hear more about it if anyone has insight. How long is the blade? So I guess this would be a revolutionary sword either Philippine Revolution or Philippine American War (likely latter...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2025, 02:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,390
Posted By JeffS
Interesting, I only have one Visayan sword with...

Interesting, I only have one Visayan sword with double grind - it may be uncommon. I posted that one previously but it did not draw much conversation. I think that the triple X on spine is fairly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2025, 12:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,390
Posted By JeffS
Nice score. Blade certainly looks ginunting-like...

Nice score. Blade certainly looks ginunting-like based on classifications I have learned here. Is it chisel ground? The guard style is not typical for these nor the pins securing the handle but the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2025, 01:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 41,908
Posted By JeffS
Wow. Both very unique. What is going on with that...

Wow. Both very unique. What is going on with that barong?!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2025, 04:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 41,908
Posted By JeffS
Stunning collection!

Stunning collection!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2025, 03:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 41,908
Posted By JeffS
Still working on it, but here it is. Large 18"...

Still working on it, but here it is. Large 18" blade, the tip was repaired at some earlier date.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2025, 09:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 41,908
Posted By JeffS
One more

One more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 67,998
Posted By JeffS
Ran across another from the Lew Waldman...

Ran across another from the Lew Waldman collection hosted on this site, posted as reference.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 06:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,028
Posted By JeffS
Kerambit

We don't see a lot of these here so thought I would share. Looks old and all business. The little scabbard is wood covered by woven and lacquered fiber, perhaps providing a bit of friction to keep it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 03:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 40,739
Posted By JeffS
Cool. Do we merge threads here? Appending this...

Cool. Do we merge threads here? Appending this one to that would be efficient use of space.
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