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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2004, 03:56 PM
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Posted By Federico
Great to finally see your face Battara. Over-all...

Great to finally see your face Battara. Over-all good pics so far. Will be getting my own up in the next week, but would love to see more pics. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 57,255
Posted By Federico
Beyond geographic vs cultural/ethnic denotations,...

Beyond geographic vs cultural/ethnic denotations, temporal periodization could help further classify items, particularly in a geographic sense. Particularly for weapons that cannot be classified via...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2004, 06:25 PM
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Views: 25,173
Posted By Federico
Given the fluctuating state of the various...

Given the fluctuating state of the various Sultanates, I would not be surprised if there occured Iranun within the Sulu Sultanate that bore Panabas and Kampilan. So in that sense there is certainly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2004, 07:58 AM
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Views: 25,173
Posted By Federico
Interesting observation, wish I could comment,...

Interesting observation, wish I could comment, but having not really seen or studied many panabas, I cant form an opinion as to trends, or if it is just our collections that is throwing off patterns....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2004, 07:53 AM
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Views: 25,173
Posted By Federico
I would be interested in knowing why you feel...

I would be interested in knowing why you feel this is probably a Tausug panabas. Cato seems adamant in his book that the panabas that he could not find any concrete evidence that the weapon was used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2004, 06:46 AM
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Views: 57,255
Posted By Federico
Hey Zel, Ill post some pics soon, just need to...

Hey Zel, Ill post some pics soon, just need to find the time and sun (been real rainy lately).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 06:31 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 143,206
Posted By Federico
Last time round, I just posted the only pic I had...

Last time round, I just posted the only pic I had on file, which was one I had of my son and I at my dad's funeral. This time round, I want to actually do a theme pic, and was waiting on some stuff...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 06:08 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 143,206
Posted By Federico
doin da bump:D

doin da bump:D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,900
Posted By Federico
Not sure where youre located, but many hardware...

Not sure where youre located, but many hardware stores still carry jute twine. The twine I use, I get at Menards. There are other specialized online stores that carry more varieties, etc... But I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,900
Posted By Federico
There is the possibility that the braze job was...

There is the possibility that the braze job was done by locals. It is not unheard of, for kris and other Moro swords to be damaged and then repaired with a metal with a lower melt point, such as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 57,255
Posted By Federico
Ive always loved pics of large piles of blades. ...

Ive always loved pics of large piles of blades. Always puts things in perspective for me, when my tendency is to focus only individual pieces, that these weapons werent isolated individual pieces,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,536
Posted By Federico
Makes you wonder, how much more impressive these...

Makes you wonder, how much more impressive these collections of arms must have been in their hey day, when they were in better condition. Most impressive pics, thank so very much.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,173
Posted By Federico
Found the ivory tip on the handle interesting. ...

Found the ivory tip on the handle interesting. Makes me wonder how lavish some of these pieces once were. On examining the Panabas that I own, I can see evidence of former metal bands and butt-cap...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 42,389
Posted By Federico
Just an interesting note, a Phurba is featured in...

Just an interesting note, a Phurba is featured in the 1980s era movie starring Eddie Murphy, titled The Golden Child. Ironically, based on its appearance in this movie, and the lack of utilitarian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,729
Posted By Federico
Something I forgot to ask before, distally how...

Something I forgot to ask before, distally how thick is the blade on this piece? 1/4", 1/2" etc...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,539
Posted By Federico
Just curious, how large are the round shields?

Just curious, how large are the round shields?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2004, 07:05 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 143,206
Posted By Federico
Thumbs up Great pics so far, another bump up to da tooop. :D

Great pics so far, another bump up to da tooop. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2004, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,839
Posted By Federico
Thumbs up Love the new forum features. :)

Love the new forum features. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2004, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,890
Posted By Federico
Just curious at how the hilt feels in the hand,...

Just curious at how the hilt feels in the hand, do all the little do-dads feel comfortable or are they as pokey as they seem to look?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2004, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,928
Posted By Federico
Thumbs up Ahhh...the joys of lumping a forum. :) Most...

Ahhh...the joys of lumping a forum. :) Most beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2004, 06:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,900
Posted By Federico
Realistically, a hand rubbed polish will probably...

Realistically, a hand rubbed polish will probably not smear the grain in the same manner as a high-speed buffer. But then again, there is always the why take the chance factor. What I would be more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2004, 05:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,900
Posted By Federico
NEVER EVER EVER USE A HIGH SPEED BUFFER ON AN...

NEVER EVER EVER USE A HIGH SPEED BUFFER ON AN ANTIQUE BLADE. If the blade is pattern welded, the buffer will seal the grain, causing not only the pattern to be hidden by the high polish, but can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2004, 12:49 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 143,206
Posted By Federico
ba da bump :D

ba da bump :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2004, 06:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,900
Posted By Federico
Make sure when etching there is absolutely...

Make sure when etching there is absolutely nothing on the blade. It should be raw steel contacting etchant. So no Ren wax.

Typically, if the blade is in good condition, you should not have to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2004, 06:28 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 143,206
Posted By Federico
Great pics so far guys. Hoping that more will go...

Great pics so far guys. Hoping that more will go up soon. Ill get my own up in due time, having to decide whether to wait for somethings to arrive first, or if the Typhoons in PI will cause much...
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