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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 97,841
Posted By DaveA
.. and a kukri with dot pattern

Another example of the dot-in-circle decoration. This one on a kukri from northern India or possibly Nepal.

By the way, if anyone can suggest a method to repair the missing bone surface you see...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,723
Posted By DaveA
Chinese pole arm

Hello all,

Way back in 2007, we discussed this odd pole arm from China and generated some interesting ideas. However, the shape of the pole arm was never identified and it certainly doesn't look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 205,269
Posted By DaveA
The folder bug has bitten me!

I saw this new higonokami (肥後守) folder (see picture) from Japan and just had to have it, even without knowing the backstory, which is quite fascinating (see Higonokami Story...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,562
Posted By DaveA
Very nice!

I had my eye on that one too, but I held off on the suspicion that it might be ivory. With a few exceptions for well-documented antiques, it is illegal to own, purchase or transfer elephant ivory in...
Forum: European Armoury 18th October 2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,336
Posted By DaveA
Link broken?

Timo,

I tried the link but it gets forwarded to some .edu url and then no server is found.

Does it work for anybody else?

- Dave A.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2014, 05:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,091
Posted By DaveA
Smile Cossacks dancing with Kinjals

Dancing with swords is a fun way to pass the time in many places!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,265
Posted By DaveA
So many possibilities

I am grateful to Timo for analyzing my line of thinking on possible sword fighting reasons for the reverse handle. As an armchair (at one time, standing) fencer myself, it is a good reminder to me...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,005
Posted By DaveA
Tin on WWII-era items

After WWII, there was an abundance of tin available to smiths. The tin came from the packaging of rations and other supplies for the combatants, and was simply discarded.

The barrel-shaped hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,983
Posted By DaveA
Syrian janbiya

Hello,

A correspondent of mine sent me these photos of a janbiya he bought "somewhere in the middle of the desert during a trip to Syria." His question, of course, is whether it is a knife for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,265
Posted By DaveA
Good arguments on both sides

Thanks for the comments. You have both nicely framed the question. In times of desperation, does one turn to tradition (which may not be working very well), or innovation? :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,265
Posted By DaveA
Lightbulb Backwards hilt on WWII-era Moro Kris. Mistake?

Hello,

In a recent post of my new Moro Kris, from Sulu, several esteemed members of the forum said the hilt was mounted "backward."

I suppose that whether a hilt appears mounted "backward" is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,075
Posted By DaveA
Lightbulb Backwards hilt: Form follows function.

i have an idea, but it belongs in a new thread...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2014, 03:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,999
Posted By DaveA
Good!

Happy to be of service! I ask only that you share your findings. :)

Now that I know what you are looking for, I will dig deeper and see what else I can find.

- Dave
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,075
Posted By DaveA
Thanks

Good comments, thanks.

No scabbard unfortunately.

This hilt-on-backwards thing is going to really bother me someday. Not now, but sometime I will ask for advice on how to remount it.

The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,999
Posted By DaveA
A three-knife case of knives from Sudan

Hi Jim,

Here are three knives from Sudan with interesting markings. Perhaps they will be useful for your research!

Best,

Dave A.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,589
Posted By DaveA
Bhutan Dagger?

Hello all,

Here is the second of a few recent acquisitions. I welcome your comments!

I believe this to be a short sword from Bhutan, although the type is reported to be found also in southern...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,075
Posted By DaveA
Kris? Sundang? Something else?

Hello All,

Here is the first of a couple of pieces I recently picked up. I seem to be attracted to blurry pictures and/or odd descriptions -- taking a chance. This one looked familiar but I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 330,803
Posted By DaveA
Thumbs up Thank you - So many Gunong!

So many beautiful and functional gunong! I am very pleased to see this fine pictures and hope they will become a reference for others. The mother-of-pearl hilt is especially wonderful.

Best,
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,675
Posted By DaveA
Talibon variety

Thank you Sajen. That linked thread is a gem that truly illustrates the broad variety of styles that are talibon (or garab)!

Best,

Dave A.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2014, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,675
Posted By DaveA
Question A talibon? Unusual pommel

Hello all,

I've stumbled on this one for a price that won't make me sorry. I'm intrigued by the pommel which does not resemble the three-petal floral shape that seems most common for the tailbon....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,054
Posted By DaveA
Panabas blade thickness

Hello Ian,

Can you give me some more guidance regarding panabas "thin" blades intended for decoration versus more robust blades? What would a typical thickness be at the base? More than 1/4...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,410
Posted By DaveA
Possibly a kirpan

The shape of the blade reminds of some kirpans I have seen. The kirpan is the traditional ceremonial dagger carried by all devout Sikhs.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,710
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: 7,054
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: 9,710
Posted By DaveA
Gorgeous!

:eek:
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