Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th June 2019, 05:37 AM
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Khindal
three fullers long short long the middle is shorter and stops three inches short of the hilt. At the tapered point the fullers converge into a vee
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th June 2019, 04:43 AM
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Kindjal, filigreed sheath.
I was shown a Kindjal with 14 “of blade and three fullers. It feels as a robust blade, something you could really fight with. I am hesitating because the scabbard is completely and nicely covered...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2019, 02:14 AM
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Khyber knives
Attached are 8 photos of three Khyber area knives. AKA, Choora or Peshkabz (stone, pg. 180). I think the sheaths are after thoughts. The grips are also unremarkable, with the middlemost, being the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2019, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 11
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Telek construction
Regarding the “Adabal”, the grip (hardwood) had a makeshift leather repair hiding the area of where the Adabal might be. I removed the repair piece of leather which was stitched together (easy to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2019, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,744
Telek?
S'bula, I looked up the Subla and found a reference describing the use of a label (sp.) bayonet. the bayonet was a four sided device some what like an epee. as such, it would not have two fullers....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2019, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 11
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Telek ?
This was acquired in Morocco. Does this qualify as a Telek ?. The blade is substantial and possesses a strong spring. I suspect this steel is of a European source with two complete fullers on each...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st June 2019, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 10
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Giraffe
I can detect no scent of sandalwood nor the presence of hair follicles on the end of the hilt even under magnification. I am inclined to conclude giraffe bone.
I sincerely appreciate all the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,465
Back of kindjar
a request of a photo of the back and a close up of the back attached as suggested. Thanks, rm
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2019, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,465
Hilt image
Thanks for the guidance.
I made a bright small hole flashlight a could get no appearance of translucence . The material may be of a very hard hardwood. with maximum pressure I could barely...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th May 2019, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,465
Thanks
Thanks, I appreciate the input. rm
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2019, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,465
Khanjar Omani?
I purchased this knife in Abu Dhabi. From what little I’ve read this can be categorized as a Khanjar? Any opinions as to what the hilt is made of will be appreciated.
By coincidence, while in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2019, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,262
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2019, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,262
reply
Understood and thank you, I am beginning to enjoy the research part of understanding the history of some of these artifacts.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2019, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,262
During todays homework I found similar...
During todays homework I found similar craftmanship on an older auction website. The auction house described the knife as a "Kubachi example" What I found interesting as it was struck with the date...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2019, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,262
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2019, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,262
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2019, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,262
Middle eastern sword
I acquired this sword in Oman. I don't know how it got there. I believe it is of Georgian heritage. The Arabic date (1287), stamped in the hilt converts into 1870. I am curious if the two...
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