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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,701
Posted By ThePepperSkull
I would have made an offer had I not already...

I would have made an offer had I not already acquired a similar piece beforehand. That being said, I was watching with interest to see how much it went for. These straight-bladed maguindanao/maranao...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 44,357
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Admit it Ron, you just wanted to show your...

Admit it Ron, you just wanted to show your beautiful kris off :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,749
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Honetly they are nice pieces and you should keep...

Honetly they are nice pieces and you should keep them. Worthy of our envy but worthier I think to keep within the context of family heirloom. Hopefully you can find out via the diary how he came into...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,749
Posted By ThePepperSkull
I agree with kai on all ends, except for one...

I agree with kai on all ends, except for one important detail.

...If you decide to let go of this piece, you should let ME know first ;) (Eh, it was worth a shot)

Seriously thought, both are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,945
Posted By ThePepperSkull
In Search of Katsuhira's Tiger -- An Utsushi Tsuba

Reading backlogs of threads here had gotten me really interested in metal work and the complexities therein. It began with reading about Suasa, then looking at Battara's wonderful restoration work,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 44,357
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Speechless. That large fissure in the back of the...

Speechless. That large fissure in the back of the kakatua has completely dissapeared. and the "beak" looks to be incorporated just as seamlessly.

Compliments to you and Maggie.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,749
Posted By ThePepperSkull
I echo the sentiments of the previous two...

I echo the sentiments of the previous two members: Wonderful Moro pieces you have there.

I have owned/handled older, more dimnutive Sulu twistcore pieces and newer monosteel Sulu pieces. However,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 44,357
Posted By ThePepperSkull
She's a beauty! Somehow I feel restoration pics...

She's a beauty! Somehow I feel restoration pics are soon to follow. :D

I always enjoy seeing you work your magic, Jose.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,723
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Any more updates? I'd love to see the end...

Any more updates? I'd love to see the end product! Also, who did this? It's wonderful, but looks different than Jose's work (who seems to draw inspiration from historical use of okir designs embossed...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th July 2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,566
Posted By ThePepperSkull
A3 SOLD

A3 SOLD
Forum: Swap Forum 27th July 2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,566
Posted By ThePepperSkull
A2, A3, A4, A6, A8 STILL AVAILABLE ...

A2, A3, A4, A6, A8 STILL AVAILABLE


Offers welcome
Forum: Swap Forum 27th July 2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,281
Posted By ThePepperSkull
B2 Price Reduction -- 100 USD

B2 Price Reduction -- 100 USD
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 27,716
Posted By ThePepperSkull
These are very interesting. Do a search on these...

These are very interesting. Do a search on these forums for "billao" and you'll find more of them
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,956
Posted By ThePepperSkull
unbelievably beautiful pieces with an equally...

unbelievably beautiful pieces with an equally beautiful story behind it. Congrats on a wonderful find!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,889
Posted By ThePepperSkull
I must be going crazy because I remember reading...

I must be going crazy because I remember reading about there being an equivalent word for "pamor" in bahasa sug, but I can't for the life of me remember where I found ot or what the word was. It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,824
Posted By ThePepperSkull
How goes the restoration on this piece, Detlef?...

How goes the restoration on this piece, Detlef? Any updates?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 55,513
Posted By ThePepperSkull
The more I look into chinese ethnographic blades...

The more I look into chinese ethnographic blades the more interested I get. Does anyone have any more Dadao they care to share with us?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,861
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Ah! I seem to have lost my attention span :P ...

Ah! I seem to have lost my attention span :P

Thanks, David! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,861
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Speaking of this hilt specifically, Did you make...

Speaking of this hilt specifically, Did you make the hilt yourself, Jose? The ivory kakatua is stunning!

I remember reading another thread where I think you mentioned making the suasa for the...
Forum: Swap Forum 28th June 2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,281
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Bump. Offers on B2 welcome.

Bump. Offers on B2 welcome.
Forum: Swap Forum 28th June 2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,566
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Bump. Offers welcome. :D

Bump. Offers welcome. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,514
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Does anyone else have a theory or info on the...

Does anyone else have a theory or info on the significance behind the matte black coating of the scabbard?

What is it made of? I am assuming the same kind of laquer that they used on hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,361
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Ouch. :( That's no good, sorry to hear Lew....

Ouch. :(

That's no good, sorry to hear Lew. Are you getting a refund from the seller?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,361
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,361
Posted By ThePepperSkull
Absolutely beautiful. Was this form specific...

Absolutely beautiful.

Was this form specific to a working class or culture/specific group? I've often heard of this referred to as a "Pirate's knife" but not much else after this descrption. ...
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