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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,303
Posted By JeffS
Stunning! Congratulations Alex. It has been...

Stunning! Congratulations Alex. It has been really fun to see this go from the Ebay auction to the pictures of this beautiful piece with the wootz revealed. I think I'm hooked on collecting for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,658
Posted By JeffS
The koftgari and the fittings are very similar in...

The koftgari and the fittings are very similar in style to this one:

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos/items/93/002993/ph-2.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,303
Posted By JeffS
Kurdistan dagger

Hello

I've been admiring the simple lines and pronounced central rib of Kuristan daggers and am seeking to add one to my growing collection of miscellaneous ethnographic weapons.

I was hoping...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,404
Posted By JeffS
Ebay Purchase #3

I've been on a roll.... first the kora, next a longleaf khukuri (from Atlantic Cultery) and now this beautiful Moro kris. I was so excited that I stayed up until the wee hours to watch this auction...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,965
Posted By JeffS
Sounds like a good plan. I was thinking...

Sounds like a good plan. I was thinking something similar but to slip a larger diameter pipe over the pommel and then prying it over.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,965
Posted By JeffS
The kora arrived today and I'm thrilled. The...

The kora arrived today and I'm thrilled. The blade is in great shape and sharp. Marvelous to look at. It is a fearsome design, reminiscent of orc blades in the Lord of the Rings movies.

I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,965
Posted By JeffS
Phew - you guys made my day. Thank you.

Phew - you guys made my day. Thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,965
Posted By JeffS
First Ebay Purchase

Well against my better judgment I just pulled the trigger on an Ebay purchase. I'm hoping that some of you may be able to tell me if I purchased an authentic piece. I'm a bit worried since no one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,337
Posted By JeffS
Thank you for the link.

Thank you for the link.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,337
Posted By JeffS
How do you display your collection?

I would love to see pictures of how people display their ethnographic arms and armour. I only have a couple of small pieces which are not with me now so I can not take pictures. I typically kept...
Forum: Swap Forum 4th March 2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,399
Posted By JeffS
WTB Villager Khukuris

I'm seeking an older villager khukuris. Please let me know if you have one to sell.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2005, 04:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,049
Posted By JeffS
Thanks Steve (and everyone else who pointed this...

Thanks Steve (and everyone else who pointed this out)

My imagination was seeing wood grain in the handle, but now I see that you are all correct. The grain lines all run parallel and looks fibrous...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2005, 05:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,049
Posted By JeffS
What you are seeing there is a shadow from the...

What you are seeing there is a shadow from the scanner instead of a temper line. The blade flats are contoured - almost grooved, sort of fuller like. Sorry, not sure what the correct terminology is....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2005, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,049
Posted By JeffS
Comments requested

Hello

I would love to receive any information or suggestions concerning this Sewar. I originally thought it was a Keris, but learned on Bladeforums of my mistake. I recently received this from my...
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