Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th February 2006, 10:13 AM
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Hard to say
Umm I think he may have something to say if I try to take it appart to see the shape of the tang. From what can be seen I would say square. But could be round, really hard to tell, any further into...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2006, 11:44 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2006, 10:31 AM
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The only thing we know, is that it has supposed...
The only thing we know, is that it has supposed to have arrived in England via Holland and origin before that is unkown.
Age, I'm not sure either. Old repair to the hilt, certainly means not new but...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th February 2006, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 9
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Identification please...its a odd beauty!
Hi all
A friend of mine has just bought this, as a lucky find. Any ideas what it is?
One of the Malayan types but doesnt seem to match anything that close in Stone.
Length of blade is 26" and very...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2006, 09:32 AM
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Ah only my opinion
I think its from coming across tourist examples, with often good construction & detail on the hilt and scabbard, that you then just draw and........oh!
I'll buy rusty, pitted, half broken items...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th February 2006, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 5
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Not your usual Moroccan
Hello all
I keep finding examples of Moroccan jambiyas and they are usually such a disapointment, especially when it comes to the blade.
This one came as part of a trade and I have to admit,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th February 2006, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 4
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Indian loop handle knife??
Hello all
Is there a correct name for one of these?
I've been through Stone and Egerton and there doesnt seem to be one. There are similar ideas with the Bichwa daggers but they seem to usually...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2006, 03:11 PM
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OK so its not so new a Dha
Hi all
Well actually this is my oldest piece. That is, the first serious weapon I bought and still one of my favourites and not seen on this forum or anywhere else too often.
A Dha with a clipped 2...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2006, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 10
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The group
So as a comparison, a small indication of just how much variety exists, both in size & design, even within a small sample.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2006, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 10
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Right on the blades
Yes Jim, both blades are single edged and I agree that while both are in a European style, I too believe them to be of Indian manufacture. Interestingly enough the first, with its mark, also has it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2006, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 10
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I thought that myself
Yes the scabbard seemed rather odd to me, with the brass throat and chap, trying to emulate a European style. The furniture also looks like it may have been silverd at some time.
Do we still hold to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2006, 09:23 PM
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But I was left the scraps!
No, I got what I wanted but there was a lot that did seem to sell well under value, especially on African spears, of good quality.
I was VERY tempted by a Indian tiger hunting spear, massive...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2006, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 10
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Ah well
I have been convincing myself that I have to specialise and go all Indian but there are still things that get through my good intentions...and these were two! May part with them in the future when I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2006, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 10
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Interesting African swords
Also from todays hunt!
A takouba, which I find a very nice example. The ones in this same form that I find are usually falling appart. This one very sold and scabbard very trim aswell.
The other...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2006, 08:41 PM
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A pair of basket hilted Firangis
You look for them and there are none...then two turn up at once. Ok I had to buy the two together and the one isnt that great but the first...ahhh I love it.
Have 5 now but this is the only one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2006, 08:23 PM
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Oh well next time
I have to come clean. The information was all for a auction today in North Yorkshire. Pata went for a decent price but the type didnt grab me, so I'll wait for a nice early chisseld steel variety....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2006, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 6
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Cheers chaps
All useful info. Quality looked respectable enough but blade very light, so I would guess at the ceremonial type you described. In general form, very similar to the example shown here but in brass....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd February 2006, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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Desperate Pata advice
Sorry guys I dont have a photo of this...yet but need to hear what you think.
I've been offerd a Pata gauntlet sword. Blade about 30inch in length, with leather scabbard, with a solid, plain brass...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2006, 05:41 PM
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Interesting knife
Hello all
Really have no idea if this is European, ethnic, a weapon or a kitchen knife.
About 14" long, three rivets through handle to secure blade, which not very thick.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Andy
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th January 2006, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6
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OK ill answer myself
It has been suggested by a friend that I may try using a PVA mix, such as Unibond that dries clear. Any suggestions to that? "Like oh my god no!!! Dont do that"
I need advice people, please :) ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2006, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 6
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Asny ideas on protecting gold
By the way, the iron beneath the gold on the first sword, seems to have deteriorated a little and gold is becoming lose. Any ideas on how to fix this, without making a long term mess, as happens with...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2006, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 6
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Third tulwar
The more serious weapon of war this, with heavy blade and large hilt. Not especially the banded decoration to the grip.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2006, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 6
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Second tulwar
Very short blade and light construction. Hilt silver coverd, which doesnt show too well on the photos.
Looks like the Southern Indian styles but never encounterd one with such slim quillions.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2006, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
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Nice gold tulwar
Hello all
Three new tulwars to go on but will start with arguably the best.
Any ideas on period and specifically the armours mark/engraving whatever?
Blade seems closer to a Persian shamshir...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2006, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 14
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A picture with scale
The first photo I was sent, with a tape for scale. Pretty big
I'll see what the guy has to say, regarding provenance. I'm assuming they are in the States but as I said, I was contacted out of the...
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