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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,998
Posted By DaveA
Question Identification?

Hello all,

I am now the proud owner of something. :shrug: It surely looks interesting and I imagine some history behind the blade. However I cannot locate a reference that will help me identify...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st December 2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,392
Posted By DaveA
Exclamation I want it

Hi, your private message space is full. PM me regarding sale of this sword.
Regards,

Dave A.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2007, 04:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,820
Posted By DaveA
Talking Happy that I lost the auction!

I have heard of this unusual knife before and was intrigued to see one on eBay, enough so to bid modestly. Reading this thread I am pleased with losing. But I wonder, if it is tourist junk (and I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2007, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,038
Posted By DaveA
Thumbs up Thanks David

eBay may not act quickly, but at the minimum you are alerting a significant number of potential buyers. Thank you very much.l
- DJA
:)
Forum: Swap Forum 26th October 2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,614
Posted By DaveA
Question Interested in any more information on bone carvings

Hi,

These are very nice.

I have two complete knives with similar carvings on hilt and scabbard. One is sized roughly the same as a tanto (but blade is definitely not that), the other is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,997
Posted By DaveA
writing on handle- more

Robert,

I have sent the picture of the hilt with the writing to my daughter for comparison with your rendition of it. Heard nothing back yet. I will post info if she has anything more to add.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,997
Posted By DaveA
Lightbulb Translation of the writing

Hi Robert,

I may have found you some answers. I have attached your image of the writing for reference.

My daughter is fluent in Japanese and took at look at the writing. Here is what she...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,012
Posted By DaveA
Cool Looks like a Makara to me [EOM]

- Dave A
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,749
Posted By DaveA
Lightbulb Thank you for your thoughtful posts

yuanzhumin,

Your comments have been very helpful.

The silver pheasant is one of the symbols used in Mandarin squares (textile emblem on "official" dress) to denote an administrator of the 5th...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2007, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,012
Posted By DaveA
Smile Tnx for thoughtful reply

Jim, your knowledge is manifold. I thank you once again. Interesting possibilities to pursue!
- Dave A
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,040
Posted By DaveA
Thumbs up Signed

This is a fantastic idea. (As in "wonderful", not "fantasy").

I greatly admire the metalsmiths, swordmakers and all the related artisans who create what are truly works of art. Their effort is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,749
Posted By DaveA
Exclamation larger picture of brass device

Here is a larger picture of the brass device on the sword (800 x 600).
The device is identical on both sides of the blade.

Is this blade a variant of a Quan Dao (Kwan Dao, Guan Dao) polearm?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2007, 12:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,012
Posted By DaveA
Question Another mystery knife from India

All,

I'm having such a great time. The wealth of expertise here is wonderful and I thank you for your help thus far in identifying my mystery blades.

Here is another one. I purchased it from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2007, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,642
Posted By DaveA
Smile Thanks; perils of cleaning

Thanks for the quick reply.

Cleaning is always a question, and I find a lot of different opinions and preferences. In this case, it really was pretty grimy and yes, inexpensive. The pre-cleaning...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,642
Posted By DaveA
Question A mystery knife - India or N. Africa maybe?

Hello all,

Here is a small dagger I recently acquired. The previous owner had no idea where it came from or how old it is. I liked the pearl, wood and clay inlay on the handle. On one side of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,749
Posted By DaveA
Smile Thank you!

Thank you both for your insights and a bit of history lesson! That is exactly why I jumped into this hobby. Greatly appreciated.

- David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,749
Posted By DaveA
Question Found Chinese Sabre-knife in Burton - is this it?

The resemblance there, but not the "hook", although my sword does resemble the nglala execution sword (consistent with Burton's comments, below).

"Book of the Sword", p.139 fig. 141
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2007, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,031
Posted By DaveA
Exclamation Hey, Pioneer too!

I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to Pioneer H.S. '77 Small world.
- Dave Atkinson
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2007, 06:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,749
Posted By DaveA
Question Help Identify - Chinese execution sword?

Hello,

I recently acquired this sword in a lot, without identification other than perhaps it is Chinese and was used for execution. Seems short for that purpose, but it is very heavy and sharp....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,211
Posted By DaveA
Question Namibian dagger? Help identify please

Hello all, this is my first post. During my lurking phase I learned much and I am indebted to all of the forum's regular participants.

I recently acquired the dagger and sheath shown in the...
Forum: Swap Forum 29th April 2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 52,674
Posted By DaveA
Question flyssa still available?

I am interested in the flyssa and perhaps other swords. Will you please post an update listing the items still available?

Thanks
- Dave A.
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