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Forum: European Armoury 26th December 2025, 11:38 AM
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Posted By kronckew
Similar German "goosewing" battle axe of...

Similar German "goosewing" battle axe of mine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2025, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By kronckew
Last photo in the set:

Last photo in the set:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2025, 08:33 PM
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Views: 1,498
Posted By kronckew
Figured it out, it's an Ethiopian Imperial Guard...

Figured it out, it's an Ethiopian Imperial Guard sword imported from Germany. No other markings on the reverse side, Appears to have been shaped with that odd tip on its yelman deliberately as an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2025, 03:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By kronckew
Oops! I meant the whole sword belonging to the...

Oops! I meant the whole sword belonging to the one in TVV's post #3 above which is more takouba-like.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2025, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By kronckew
TVV: Can you show a photo of the whole...

TVV:


Can you show a photo of the whole stirrup hilted sword?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By kronckew
Tjikeroeh parang - western style

Found this mark on a recent acquisition of mine that appeared to be a stirrup guarded bull nosed parang made in Tjikeroeh. The blade mark looks rather western to me, anyone have a clue what the mark...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,334
Posted By kronckew
My mexican 'espada' - a favourite...

My mexican 'espada' - a favourite...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2025, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,381
Posted By kronckew
Their is a fair amount of info from VANDOO in his...

Their is a fair amount of info from VANDOO in his series of 'Most Desired' Oceanic weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 10:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 55,635
Posted By kronckew
Yup, I doubt there is any connection to the...

Yup, I doubt there is any connection to the thugs. The Movie used a lot of dramatic license.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2025, 08:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 55,635
Posted By kronckew
Yes, certain Afghani tribes required a budding...

Yes, certain Afghani tribes required a budding youth to forge his own folding sickle. They pop up on auctiosn occasionally. They still make them. This is mine:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2025, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,172
Posted By kronckew
I have a similar short, 24 in. blade, NW Indian...

I have a similar short, 24 in. blade, NW Indian or AFghan shamshir with a plain all steel grip:
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2025, 01:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 34,977
Posted By kronckew
I have a 'two foot cane' -covered in brown...

I have a 'two foot cane' -covered in brown leather. It has a nice stiletto blade inside it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2025, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,739
Posted By kronckew
More More:

More More:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2025, 06:17 PM
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Views: 18,739
Posted By kronckew
More photos:

More photos:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2025, 05:28 PM
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Views: 18,739
Posted By kronckew
The sword seems to have a mix of colours, the...

The sword seems to have a mix of colours, the grip is mostly a worn shiny black, especially on the side opposite the faces. Parts of the blade you can see the bronze colour under the start of a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2025, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,739
Posted By kronckew
Luristan bronze sword

Acquired this recently, described as a Luristan bronze sword. It has a grip with a face on the pommel and on the bolster. Fairly thin, prominant raised central rib, not sharp.

I suspect it may...
Forum: European Armoury 27th September 2025, 04:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,669
Posted By kronckew
I'm not sure, few hundred years, Maybe someone...

I'm not sure, few hundred years, Maybe someone else can say more accurately. The steel parts have a deep patination. The bronze/brass not so much tho.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2025, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,737
Posted By kronckew
19c crucible steel can look a lot like wootz, but...

19c crucible steel can look a lot like wootz, but isn't I've heard if you over-work the forging you can lose the patterning as it evens out or removes the inclusions that cause it. India ran out of...
Forum: European Armoury 26th September 2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 40,669
Posted By kronckew
My Czekan/obuzek: The Poles were fond of cavalry...

My Czekan/obuzek: The Poles were fond of cavalry war hammers. Some like mine with a axe blade, some with the spike. Mine just has the spike in addition, but on the lower end. It weighs less than a...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 39,515
Posted By kronckew
It's raining Bowies. :D Just acquired...

It's raining Bowies. :D


Just acquired this Victorian one by Hobson & Sons, I gather it is fairly rare. I suspect it is about 10 in. (25.4cm.) 0verall.
Will post more details when it arrives....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2025, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,476
Posted By kronckew
Arrived yesterday, turns out the photos from the...

Arrived yesterday, turns out the photos from the auction were very bad. I did some cleaning with a damp rag, dried it and Ballistoled it, and the scabbard. Still not sure if the grip is wood or light...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2025, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,476
Posted By kronckew
Oops. Emptied out now. Thanks again,...

Oops. Emptied out now.


Thanks again, y'all, for all the info. Very informative. I'll clean the Pala and post some new photos when it arrives. I paid an unbelieveably LOW price for it. A 19c...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2025, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,476
Posted By kronckew
Yataghan for discussion.

Just acquired this straight yataghan, sold at auction as a:


Good antique Turkish or Ottoman, Yataghan sword in hard scabbard, overall length approximately 29". The blade has triple impressed...
Forum: European Armoury 30th August 2025, 04:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 27,259
Posted By kronckew
Search the forum with BEIDANA, there are numerous...

Search the forum with BEIDANA, there are numerous examples posted with a lot of info. I've always wanted one. There is/was an old blacksmith in the region still making them in a variety of patterns....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 87,207
Posted By kronckew
My khodmi, Bou Saadi knives: The short one is...

My khodmi, Bou Saadi knives: The short one is most traditional, but with a woman's sewing thimble used as a chape. The long one has an all wood scabbard with carvings that look rather Ifflysan.
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