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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2023, 01:23 AM
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Views: 29,431
Posted By Ren Ren
Black buffalo horn is an excellent material for...

Black buffalo horn is an excellent material for making this type of dagger handle. One of the conditions for ordering blades in Zlatoust was a price affordable to all Cossacks without exception...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2023, 04:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,431
Posted By Ren Ren
Cossacks for a long time preferred to order...

Cossacks for a long time preferred to order daggers from local craftsmen in the Caucasus. The state-owned arms factory in Zlatoust was far from the Caucasus and its managers had to make a lot of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 29,431
Posted By Ren Ren
This is a Cossack dagger produced by the Zlatoust...

This is a Cossack dagger produced by the Zlatoust Arms Factory (ЗЛАТОУСТЪ/Златоуст. Оружейная Фабрика). The blade is shortened, the shape is changed. I agree with Gustav on dating 1880-1890.
Daggers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2023, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,294
Posted By Ren Ren
I will write here, too, as in the Russian forum....

I will write here, too, as in the Russian forum. This is a Chinese or Manchu sword "yanmaodao" with fittings in "fangshi" style. 17-18 centuries, "The era of the three great Manchu emperors."
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,693
Posted By Ren Ren
This style of decorative leather weaving in...

This style of decorative leather weaving in Russia is called "Афганская плетёнка" - "Afghan braid". But I don't know the origin of this term.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,693
Posted By Ren Ren
Amazing leather work!

Amazing leather work!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 177,420
Posted By Ren Ren
Thank you very much! These are very valuable...

Thank you very much! These are very valuable references!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,594
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure, drac2k! I think the design...

It's my pleasure, drac2k!

I think the design and size of these spears makes it well suited for wild boar hunting. The Central Highlands of Vietnam were once rich in wildlife, including such large...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,594
Posted By Ren Ren
More photos.

More photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,594
Posted By Ren Ren
I am 98% sure that these spears come from the...

I am 98% sure that these spears come from the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,787
Posted By Ren Ren
Can be connected with silver solder?

Can be connected with silver solder?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,662
Posted By Ren Ren
Some photos from the museum. I hope they are...

Some photos from the museum.
I hope they are of interest.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,662
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure, Gavin! I have a great...

It's my pleasure, Gavin!

I have a great desire to compile a list of museums whose collections contain antique Vietnamese weapons with clear provenance and unequivocal attribution. The first two...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,662
Posted By Ren Ren
Museo Naval (Naval Museum) Madrid, Spain. ...

Museo Naval (Naval Museum) Madrid, Spain.

These are the trophies of the Cochinchina Campaign and have an excellent clear attribution of 1858-1862
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,490
Posted By Ren Ren
Kindred blood is not water! :)

Kindred blood is not water! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,490
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure, Rick!

It's my pleasure, Rick!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,490
Posted By Ren Ren
Insignia of Indonesian Army on the scabbard.

Insignia of Indonesian Army on the scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,490
Posted By Ren Ren
Items with a very similar handle are sold as a...

Items with a very similar handle are sold as a ceremonial sword of the National Police and the Army of Indonesia from 1970.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,730
Posted By Ren Ren
I would say that these are accessories from...

I would say that these are accessories from Tibet, if I did not know that they are Kazakh.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2023, 12:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,733
Posted By Ren Ren
I am impressed! This is one of two amazing swords...

I am impressed! This is one of two amazing swords from Aceh that I have seen!

The first sword I saw had the original old English mark under languet .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2023, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 164,108
Posted By Ren Ren
An aqueous solution of tannin helped me in a...

An aqueous solution of tannin helped me in a similar situation. I needed to stop the corrosion of the steel and not damage the wood. The active brown rust turned into passive black rust and I'm happy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,415
Posted By Ren Ren
It is very easy to distinguish a "tourist...

It is very easy to distinguish a "tourist kindjal" - the hardness of the blade cannot be higher than 25 HRC. This rule was valid in the USSR, and is still valid in Russia.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2023, 12:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,415
Posted By Ren Ren
Several dozen peoples live in Dagestan, of which...

Several dozen peoples live in Dagestan, of which the Avars are one of the largest. The Avar village of Gotsatl is a large and well-known center of jewelry craftsmanship, especially the art of silver...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,415
Posted By Ren Ren
According to the style of decor, I can assume...

According to the style of decor, I can assume that this dagger was made in Dagestan by an Avar master from the village of Gotsatl. Production time - 1980-1990. I agree with ariel, you need to look at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,055
Posted By Ren Ren
This item does not come from mainland China....

This item does not come from mainland China. Possibly from the area of the Malacca Strait or close lands.
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