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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 05:08 PM
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Posted By katana
Very nice....very nice indeed .....with a lovely...

Very nice....very nice indeed .....with a lovely patina. Congrats

Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2010, 04:58 PM
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Posted By katana
Does anyone know whether there is a 'formalised'...

Does anyone know whether there is a 'formalised' fighting system (martial art ?) that is taught for the use of the Makila.

Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2010, 06:18 PM
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Posted By katana
Hi Fearn, did I say Basques were...

Hi Fearn,
did I say Basques were not European ;) . The Basques are described thus....

"....As with their language, the Basques are clearly a distinct ethnic group in their...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2010, 01:13 AM
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Posted By katana
Hi Brian, IMHO as these are...

Hi Brian,
IMHO as these are traditional for the Basque people, I would say that the Ethnographic forum is the right place for the post.

Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2010, 10:26 PM
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Views: 35,732
Posted By katana
Thanks Jim :) , I am not...

Thanks Jim :) ,
I am not surprised, zinc battery cases have been known to be used in Africa.

I, personally, often find it facinating how the 'refuse' of the 'industrial'...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2010, 07:41 PM
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Posted By katana
Thanks Lew, do you know whether these axes...

Thanks Lew,
do you know whether these axes are considered ceremonial ...or as weapons.

Kind Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2010, 03:56 PM
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Views: 9,577
Posted By katana
African axe and Knobkerrie

Recently bought these two items (seperately).I would be grateful for any information.

The axe has a forged head, the shaft has burnt (?) decoration with hand carved circles. Nicely balanced....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2010, 01:58 AM
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Views: 35,732
Posted By katana
Thank you Nathaniel ....for your answer and...

Thank you Nathaniel ....for your answer and links, very informative :cool:

Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 35,732
Posted By katana
I like it Tim :) , I thought...

I like it Tim :) ,
I thought most Dha blades were an 'interference' fit in the handle. Perhaps the tang was slightly 'over wrapped' before insertion, preventing a 'total' fit.

...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 43,982
Posted By katana
With the many cultures that have 'snake'...

With the many cultures that have 'snake' symbolism including India (Naga) and even Europe, that,so far have not been mentioned. I think tying the engraved blade to a specific time frame/culture will...
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2010, 04:38 PM
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Views: 29,474
Posted By katana
Hi 'Nando :) , I still remember...

Hi 'Nando :) ,
I still remember when I was a 'new' father.....my 'acquistions' needed constant cleaning.....surprised they never rusted with all the 'moisture' they produced (and...
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 29,474
Posted By katana
Great thread Gentlemen :cool: . Nice one...

Great thread Gentlemen :cool: .

Nice one Gene.....I love 'relic' pieces..... :cool:

Have you decided to what extent, you are going to clean this ? I would certainly consider (if it was...
Forum: European Armoury 11th June 2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,001
Posted By katana
I believe they are often refered to as 'vendetta'...

I believe they are often refered to as 'vendetta' knives.

Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 43,982
Posted By katana
Can't help but think that with the rounded tip,...

Can't help but think that with the rounded tip, the raised spine on the final half of the blade (making it more 'tip' heavy)....that this is more of a 'chopper' / cutter. I also noticed that the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,460
Posted By katana
Interesting piece Chregu. Anyone got any...

Interesting piece Chregu.

Anyone got any ideas as to the fine serrated edges (noticeable on both examples shown)

Regards David


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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,182
Posted By katana
Hi Meredydd, I mentioned the...

Hi Meredydd,
I mentioned the silver used on some hilts because I am surprised that as a presentation 'piece' this sword seems to be lacking.....however perhaps there was a story...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,182
Posted By katana
Hi RDGAC, Kattara it is...

Hi RDGAC,
Kattara it is .....well known to have very 'flexible' blades. High end examples often have silver or silver decorated hilts.

Regards David
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 43,982
Posted By katana
Interesting thread, my first reaction is that it...

Interesting thread, my first reaction is that it is a Indian colonial piece. I agree with Lew, in that the pommel head looks to be a Peacock. The ferule (silver ?) also looks Asian (India / SEA?)....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,306
Posted By katana
An interesting sword, even more so if used in a...

An interesting sword, even more so if used in a well known battle. But, can we say that a engraving on the blade is 'provenance', proof positive that this sword 'was there'. The reply to a question...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,762
Posted By katana
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing...

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,465
Posted By katana
Thanks for the info Stephen. Perhaps Sheffield,...

Thanks for the info Stephen. Perhaps Sheffield, or even Birmingham could have been a source of trade blades for the Kaskara. The complete lack of marking, could be, perhaps, considered circumstantial...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,216
Posted By katana
I have seen a 'sheffield' Bowie with Zulu...

I have seen a 'sheffield' Bowie with Zulu wirework, no pictures I'm afraid, but was obviously a traded/captured piece.

Regards David
Forum: European Armoury 28th May 2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,472
Posted By katana
Hi Dirk, thank you for your...

Hi Dirk,
thank you for your contribution :) and apologies for the delay in replying :o

The search continues for the knife's maker............

Kind Regards David


PS Sorry...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,590
Posted By katana
I'm wondering whether this is a re-worked curved...

I'm wondering whether this is a re-worked curved sword blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,672
Posted By katana
More evidence of Indian weaponry 'influences' in 19th C Sudan

Hi :) .
whilst browsing online I discovered an article refering to the weapons of the Sudan. I have long advocated the idea that a number of the Mahdist weapons could have been directly...
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