Forum: European Armoury
19th August 2017, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 19
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Hi Shayde,
I am no expert but if the handle...
Hi Shayde,
I am no expert but if the handle was of some age I would expect it to have discoloured somewhat where it is butted up against the metal of the cross guard and the pommel, not sure what...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th August 2017, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 21,644
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd July 2017, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 26,107
Unusual pike like item
Hi
I just sent images of the attached item, I have not got it in hand but was sent some images by the seller
It looks like a pike like item with British markings
Seller is not sure what the...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th July 2017, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,066
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Forum: Swap Forum
5th July 2017, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,525
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd June 2017, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,395
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Forum: European Armoury
8th June 2017, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 31,031
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Forum: Swap Forum
30th May 2017, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,525
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th May 2017, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,382
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2017, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,382
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2017, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,499
Hi
I joined nihonto forum for the explicit...
Hi
I joined nihonto forum for the explicit reason to find out more about 2 Japanese swords I have
I explained in my opening post I probably will not be back after I got information on my 2 swords....
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
25th May 2017, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,544
Hi
I have bid blind in the past and gotten v...
Hi
I have bid blind in the past and gotten v lucky
my best was a Janbiya with rhino horn handle and a khukuri for 12 euro (with commission)
have some rubbish as well but sometimes there are...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2017, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,010
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Forum: Swap Forum
18th May 2017, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,525
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Forum: Swap Forum
18th May 2017, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,525
Khukuri, Mandinka and another knife for sale
3 items for sale
Khukuri has a lovely carved handle with sun on bolster, blade in poor enough condition but could be cleaned up more if desired. 12 inch blade
Very solid and firm into handle but...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2017, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,010
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2017, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,010
Hi Roy,
I tried handle with a hot needle and it...
Hi Roy,
I tried handle with a hot needle and it is impervious
Handles are v cold to the touch and look like they would shatter if you hit off the ground. Where the tang comes through the ends there...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2017, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,010
Hi David,
Yes pity the main knife is gone, it...
Hi David,
Yes pity the main knife is gone, it would have been a lovely set alright.
The material of the handles is not chalkey like stone or shells I know.
If you tried to scratch with your teeth...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2017, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,010
Khukuri type knife scabard and small knives
Hi
I am looking for information on the following
It looks like a khukuri scabbard of sorts
No main knife but the two knives and the pouch were present
The small knives are 7 inches long and the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2017, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 35,413
Hi Kronckew,
I would confidently put my...
Hi Kronckew,
I would confidently put my daughter with her Katar up against your pseudo warrior.
She may look all innocent and dressed in pink but when it comes to battle she is some tough cookie :)...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th May 2017, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,873
Second Wakizashi
18.5 inch long in what I...
Second Wakizashi
18.5 inch long in what I understand to be 1870's satsuma attire, simple wrapping on handle, iron mounts and basic tsuba, no scabbard.
The thing I am wondering about this is as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th May 2017, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,873
Two Wakizashi looking for info.
Hi
I purchased these two Japanese swords, wanted one for a while and two came up for sale weeks apart and I went on impulse and purchased the two.
I know othing at all about these weapons and told...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th May 2017, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 35,413
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th May 2017, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 35,413
I really enjoy the show
I can sit down with my...
I really enjoy the show
I can sit down with my eight year old son, (he loves meat) and 6 year old daughter.
We discuss the weapons, appraise what is going wrong, discuss Damascus steel
(We even...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
5th May 2017, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 24,051
Hi
It is made from Bog Oak, this is Oak which...
Hi
It is made from Bog Oak, this is Oak which fell into a bog around 10,000 years ago and buried in a few meters of bog
The oak turns into this extremely heavy dense black wood.
Yew and pines also...
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