Forum: European Armoury
21st July 2015, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: European Armoury
21st July 2015, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 26,619
Wow, a really impressive gun.
A caliber of...
Wow, a really impressive gun.
A caliber of 25mm causes quite nasty holes.
I have a little experience with black powder shooting and I am very sure, the sound of your gun must be overwhelming.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th July 2015, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 18,663
Yes, Samurai had the right to do this. But in...
Yes, Samurai had the right to do this. But in reality it was an exceptional case if this happened. First, Samurai were also just human beings and secondly, a katana is much too valuable to risk its...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
2nd July 2015, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 20,080
As far as i know many Keris blades were often...
As far as i know many Keris blades were often ritually washed with water. This could be one reason for the rough surface of some blades. Just a thought without evidence.
I have one old, simple...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st July 2015, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 23,523
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th June 2015, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,916
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th June 2015, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,514
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2015, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,514
Silver Pedang
This Pedang measures 71 cm without the sheath, 58cms out and carries a fine pamor blade that is 54cm long. It was in a very bad, heavily rusted condition as I bought it, not far away from a hopeless...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2015, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,249
Hi Ariel,
I think every author tends to...
Hi Ariel,
I think every author tends to exaggerate his doings.
But this author also tells about his defeats and mistakes, this is why i really like this guy and i wish, he would be my friend. I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2015, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,249
Hi Kubur,
many thanks for your reply and for...
Hi Kubur,
many thanks for your reply and for the book tip. I will order this book in the next few days.
I forgot to mention, that the autobiography of Usamah ibn Munqidh is a phantastic source...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2015, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,249
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th June 2015, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,950
A good sword and your example has proven its...
A good sword and your example has proven its effectivity.
And here is the most ineffective sword in the world, the indian "sword-whip" (Urumi). Looks a little like your Khanda.
Regards, Roland
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2015, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,968
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Forum: European Armoury
12th June 2015, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 31,355
Hello Jasper,
I am very sorry to correct...
Hello Jasper,
I am very sorry to correct you, but the average weight of a european flanged mace is around 1.5 kg and more.
The mace must be so heavy, because the mace is originally intended for...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2015, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,666
Hi Emanuel,
Interesting topic. Thank you for...
Hi Emanuel,
Interesting topic. Thank you for showing the pictures.
The catapult looks a little like an european hunting crossbow and is for sure very effective against ... birds.
Regards...
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Forum: European Armoury
11th June 2015, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,327
In german language we have much more different...
In german language we have much more different words for edged weapons than other languages.
The closest translation for "Felddegen" is "small sword".
Your 12% are almost in the middle between...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th June 2015, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,327
Hello Andreas,
Did you mean the point of...
Hello Andreas,
Did you mean the point of balance? I am unsure.
A broad sword is normally quite forward balanced, ~15-30% of the blade length.
The balance point of a saber, rapier and small...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2015, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 179
Views: 381,322
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
2nd June 2015, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,090
I had this blade on my watching list, but i...
I had this blade on my watching list, but i missed the end of the auction. It is a very good base for a complete restoration.
I know a german website, which maybe can help you with a new ganja. If...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2015, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,666
Hi Brian,
this is an Jamadhar Katari,...
Hi Brian,
this is an Jamadhar Katari, probably from Afghanistan.
See here: http://atkinson-swords.com/collection-by-region/indian-subcontinent/afghanistan/jamadhar-katari-afghanistan.html
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2015, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 25,913
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2015, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 25,913
A very interesting blade with Torsion damascus...
A very interesting blade with Torsion damascus pattern. But i can see no hamon. In my understanding the hamon is the transition area between the hard cutting edge and the softer steel above the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2015, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 22,592
Hi Detlef,
very nice shield and a long way...
Hi Detlef,
very nice shield and a long way to restore it. I have some old wooden items from Africa and my first step is to apply a special furniture wax to the surface.
It is a mixture of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,044
Hello,
my etchant is very mild. The strong...
Hello,
my etchant is very mild. The strong contrast comes from the scanner. The pattern can be easily removed within a few minutes with sandpaper 1500 or 2000. If i would use a strong etchant,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2015, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,044
a Barong sword
Hello,
this is my favourite pattern welded blade in my small collection.
Recently won in an auction, polished and etched, it was a great surprise for me, to see such a detailed and skillfully...
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