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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 03:49 AM
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Views: 9,062
Posted By DaveA
Not a Bangkung, all cleaned up!

The item arrived and I've given it a good wash and superficial rust from the blade. It cleaned up nicely!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,639
Posted By DaveA
Talking basement relic -> Panabas!

Late last week I happened to be browsing eBay soon after someone posted a basement relic sword for sale. It was reportedly brought back from The Philippines in the 1950's, mounted and hung on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,062
Posted By DaveA
Gorgeous!

:eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2014, 04:07 AM
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Views: 9,062
Posted By DaveA
…thanks, Ian.

Ian,

Thanks. It relieves me no end to know that those far more astute than I are also uncertain! :D

The clue about the drilled through "hanger" tie is a new one to me. Very helpful.

When...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2014, 12:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 107,049
Posted By DaveA
Not a Bangkung?

Charles, if the top example is emphatically not a bangkung, what is it? Here is one I acquired today, identified by the seller as a "banyal". There is strong resemblance in blade and scabbard,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,062
Posted By DaveA
consider ...

Consider these sources …

Sandata - The Edged Weapons of the Philippines (http://www.arscives.com/historysteel/philippines.introduction.htm)


Mine, at roughly 43cm is too small. However,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,062
Posted By DaveA
Question A Moro bangkung?

Hello all,

Here is a photo of a weapon I just acquired but not yet in my hands. Am I correct in thinking this is a Moro bangkung? The seller identified it as a "banyal" but I cannot find any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2014, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,631
Posted By DaveA
For comparison, my Chakrum

Hello,

Here is a small picture of my chakram. It measures 9 ⅜ inches in diameter. The ring is beveled in a diamond cross section to generate aerodynamic lift. In shape, it very much resembles the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2014, 01:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 75,200
Posted By DaveA
Post More Yemeni Jambia resources

Hello!

I have corresponded with Marie-Christine Heinze who has investigated Yemeni Jambiya for her doctoral thesis. She provided me with the following two reports.

The German Jambiya Expert...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,466
Posted By DaveA
Cross-hatch design

The cross-hatching on the hilt reminds me of this Burmese dha in my collection. I suppose the design, having such utility for a good grip on the weapon, is probably not uncommon. No idea on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,929
Posted By DaveA
Thumbs up Thanks

Love that thread. My dbl knives are shown there.

Thanks for the Amazon link.

Dave
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,929
Posted By DaveA
Small knife - "River pirate"

Hi, great pictures. Thanks for posting.

The small knife looks like it might be a Chinese hudiedao, a type known as a "river pirate" sword. This type is thought to be derived from maritime...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,477
Posted By DaveA
Soak for how long?

Very nice. How long did you soak them in the vinegar? One bath, or multiple soak / wash / soak / wash cycles?

Thanks.

Dave
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,156
Posted By DaveA
thanks

:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,156
Posted By DaveA
Modern ethnographic pieces

I am guided by the artisanship of the finished product. Quality is easy to discern. A well made, hand-made, beautiful and functional edged weapon in a traditional form is worthy of consideration by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,535
Posted By DaveA
Talking Zulfigar / Zulfikar

I have recently seen a strongly recurved (I mean strongly, like an S ) zulfikar similar to these examples, with a partially (intermittently) serrated blade and tulwar-like hilt. The split blades are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 76,658
Posted By DaveA
Names, updated for posterity:

On the left, the wrist knife is called an "Ararait" of the Turkana tribe.
On the right, the finger knife is a variant of the Ngigolio knife of the Turkana, but bears some resemblance to the Corogat,...
Forum: Swap Forum 6th March 2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,576
Posted By DaveA
Wanted to Buy: Book, "Les Armes Blanches Du Monde Islamique…"

Hello,

I am seeing a copy of this book at a reasonable price. I'm not an antiquarian, I would just like to use it as a reference. Any offers or leads, please let me know by PM on the forum! ...
Forum: European Armoury 6th March 2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,719
Posted By DaveA
Albacete mystery holes

Hello All,

Pardon me if I've missed it, but I have not found a satisfactory explanation for the cutouts and holes in the blades of these knives. At one time there was a suggestion that it had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,075
Posted By DaveA
Glossary of Yemeni Janbiya terms

Ms. Heinze informs me that she is still finalizing her thesis so it is not yet available. However, she did provide me with a link to an extensive glossary of terms that might prove interesting to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2014, 01:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,075
Posted By DaveA
Yemeni Janbiya

Hello all,

I found this interesting article dated July 2013 by a German researcher, Marie-Christine Heinze. She has spent five years researching the Yemeni janbiya.

Know thy janbiya...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,499
Posted By DaveA
China, Japan, Korea

Many thanks for the information. It makes sense for there to be substantial Japanese influence. I'm going to search for examples of plum and cherry blossoms so I can better understand what to look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,499
Posted By DaveA
For Comparison - two similar swords online

Note the similarity of the hilt design to the sword shown here, identified as Japanese army officer: WWIII Japanese Military Collectibles...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,499
Posted By DaveA
Japanese?

Could this be a Japanese Police sword? See:

Japanese Military Swords II
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/civilian.htm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,499
Posted By DaveA
Question Identification - Korea GI bringback

Hello All,

A friend has asked me to help him identify a sword. His father brought this back from Korea after serving there in the 50's. Not my area of study, but I'm guessing this is related to...
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