Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd August 2010, 01:33 PM
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Mark
A basement, I dream of having a...
Mark
A basement, I dream of having a basement instead of my " Shoebox on the side of the road "
That is really impressive work. If you are ever near me I may have some jobs for you, if you...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd August 2010, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 12
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Thanks everyone.
David, I see what you...
Thanks everyone.
David, I see what you mean about the Billao, it does look the same apart from the blade. I was not familiar with these before.
LaEspada / Kukulz, I had not thought of a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st August 2010, 01:20 PM
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AFRICAN BOWIE KNIFE ?
A recent aquisition which came in with some Khukri's.
Not seen anything like this before.
Silver and ivory pommel.
Brass crossguard
Blade looks like an American " Case " combat knife, but is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th August 2010, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 11
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Minasbad information
For those interested in more information on the Minasbad I have been pointed in the direction of these 2 sites.
www.bicolmail.com/issue/2009/july30/oyaxiv.html
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Forum: Swap Forum
19th August 2010, 01:28 PM
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A GOOD OLD SEME FOR SALE OR SWAP
A GOOD, SOLID OLD SEME WITH SCABBARD AND BELT. FOR SALE AT £150 PLUS POSTAGE OR SWAP FOR SOMETHING FROM THE FAR EAST OF SIMILAR VALUE.
PM OR EMAIL AT royalansmith@hotmail.com
REGARDS
ROY
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th August 2010, 04:32 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2010, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 8
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Turtle shield
Anyone seen one of these before ?
It is definitely shell although whether terrestrial or marine I am not sure.
I would say marine as I think the tortoises are usually more "domed"
It is only...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2010, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th August 2010, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 11
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Gentlemen
Thanks for the comments.
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Gentlemen
Thanks for the comments.
Maurice, I think you are correct about the brass ferule being a replacement. I cannot see why brass would have been used originally when all the rest is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th August 2010, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 11
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Batangas sword
I have been meaning to post this for some time.
I aquired it more than 20 years ago at a Wallis and Wallis auction in Lewis. It was being sold as a Parang Nabur and considering the picture in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th July 2010, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2010, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 32
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Khyber
Small Walrus Ivory hilted Khyber
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th June 2010, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 19
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Charles
Shelford claims that these were...
Charles
Shelford claims that these were largely for agricultural use.
This one must have been for a very rich farmer!
I have never seen one been carried or used in any of the old photos...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th June 2010, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 19
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Charles,
This is very nice.
I am most...
Charles,
This is very nice.
I am most upset that you find it uncomfortable to handle. To alleviate the discomfort I suggest you send it straight to me :D :D
Regards
Roy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2010, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 14
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yuanzhumin
With regards to your last set of...
yuanzhumin
With regards to your last set of photos:-
I am certain the bayonet, far left, in the second photo is for the Japanese Arisaka.
The hooked weapons really look like "crow bars" with...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st June 2010, 09:33 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2010, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,031
Gentlemen
Thank you for the interest and the...
Gentlemen
Thank you for the interest and the information. I have never heard of this type of weapon before. It is always good to find that I have something a little "out of the ordinary"
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th May 2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
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PIRA OR TENEGRE ?
Is it a tenegre or a Pira ?
To me it has attributes of both, but then I am no expert.
Monster-head hilt. Long spine. American coins, you can see the dates on some and they appear to be...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2010, 09:56 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2010, 08:44 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2010, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 2
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Keeling Island Knife
Does anyone know where this is from ?
A friend of mine thinks the Keeling Islands but he can't remember where he saw the reference.
17" overall length with a 12" blade.
Blade is about 3/16"...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th February 2010, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 4
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I have managed to get it apart.
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I have managed to get it apart.
Surprisingly, the hilt and cross-guard are two pieces and not one as I first thought.
A long tang with what appears to be a hand-cut thread on the end. It is,...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2010, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 4
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Dagger for I.D
Has anyone any ideas on the origin of this ?
It appears well made and functional.
Solid brass hilt and cross-guard cast as one.
Scabbard is leather over wood.
No markings at all.
32 cm...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2010, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 9
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Thai fighting sticks
I have had these a long time. I bought them in the UK as " Thai Fighting Sticks"
Dimensions are, Blades 11 inches with a 13 inch hilt.
Hilts are wood and silver. These have never been...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th December 2009, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 29,657
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
Regards
Roy
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