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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2016, 09:16 PM
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Views: 15,900
Posted By machinist
I am very much interested in this topic as I have...

I am very much interested in this topic as I have a very rusted axe head that I want to at least stabilize. It is flaking apart and I think if I did the electrolysis thing I would not have much left....
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,481
Posted By machinist
These are some very interesting and desirable...

These are some very interesting and desirable swords, the finger ringed dirk is pretty typical, if a bit nicer than most but the other two have so many unusual characteristics.
On espada ancha you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,789
Posted By machinist
Primary source stuff like this is always good.

Primary source stuff like this is always good.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd September 2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,398
Posted By machinist
The member called broadaxe might have an opinion...

The member called broadaxe might have an opinion on it.
here is some pics of his in this post http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11545&highlight=boarding
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th September 2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,398
Posted By machinist
At that size I would call it a hog splitter, it...

At that size I would call it a hog splitter, it is a nice and collectable piece.
Forum: European Armoury 14th September 2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,906
Posted By machinist
Such a beautiful set of guns Fernando, thank you...

Such a beautiful set of guns Fernando, thank you for posting them, they really brighten my day!
They look very stylistically from the peninsula, are there any you think are Portuguese ?
Forum: European Armoury 12th September 2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,865
Posted By machinist
Thanks for posting this amazing collection, if...

Thanks for posting this amazing collection, if you have more please post also.
That S curve in the fifth pic is interesting, I have not seen anything like it.
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,333
Posted By machinist
Fagan arms just sold one very much like this. Can...

Fagan arms just sold one very much like this. Can I link to the sold sword mods?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,804
Posted By machinist
the pliers are a Cobblers Combination Pliers. ...

the pliers are a Cobblers Combination Pliers.

[edited]Here's a picture.
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,353
Posted By machinist
As for age I cannot say. I imagine this is more...

As for age I cannot say. I imagine this is more agricultural rather than a weapon, or at least a tool in peacetime and perhaps, in old days, a weapon in wartime.

Here...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,407
Posted By machinist
Perhaps they needed a bread knife :)

Perhaps they needed a bread knife :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,145
Posted By machinist
I have seen these misidentified as sailors knives...

I have seen these misidentified as sailors knives because the point resembles a sort of feeble marlin spike. I think the "scribes" attribution makes the most sense. Yours looks very nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,449
Posted By machinist
It is a nice example. These are often...

It is a nice example. These are often mid-identified as plug bayonets on the ebay
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,474
Posted By machinist
The Portuguese in California do it like this with...

The Portuguese in California do it like this with velcro Bandilleras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRzPPThS_M0
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 161,971
Posted By machinist
More pics

More pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 161,971
Posted By machinist
First of all an apology, the pic I submitted as a...

First of all an apology, the pic I submitted as a Yucatan ocellated turkey is a photoshop of a North American turkey, the real ocellated turkey still has a appearance that could influence these shell...
Forum: European Armoury 11th July 2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,700
Posted By machinist
I do like the hilt especially, it seems older and...

I do like the hilt especially, it seems older and more made to be used than most of what I see for sale.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,966
Posted By machinist
I am surprised I did not see this thread until...

I am surprised I did not see this thread until today, sorry Ian but it is mine now. :o
The historical possibilities made it hard to pass up and if I have to eat beans and rice for a while so be it....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 161,971
Posted By machinist
It would be nice to think a piece of this puzzle...

It would be nice to think a piece of this puzzle is close to solved, but the answer may be for awhile "it's complicated".
The Caribbean that produced these was a rich mix indeed. I guess it is time...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 161,971
Posted By machinist
Perhaps it may be based on an Ocellated Turkey...

Perhaps it may be based on an Ocellated Turkey native to the Yucatan region rather than a Peacock, the eyes on the feather seem similar to the decorations of the shell guard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,992
Posted By machinist
Do they take care of shipping or would I have to...

Do they take care of shipping or would I have to make arrangements? I miss out on European auctions because I worry and am a bit shy about shipping and language issues. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,303
Posted By machinist
A lovely write-up on the dashna is here...

A lovely write-up on the dashna is here http://www.academia.edu/1917231/Khevsuruli_dashna
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 5th March 2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,261
Posted By machinist
I have a great affection for thuggish impact...

I have a great affection for thuggish impact weapons that go thump in the night and have purchased a few of these off the bay and in studying them I feel there is a bit of overlap between tool and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th November 2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 90,866
Posted By machinist
Here is a fairly unusual one, the pic is a...

Here is a fairly unusual one, the pic is a webfind, I forgot where from. I suppose it could possibly have a more domestic use but I think it is a weapon. I think bagh nakh are best used not to make a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2015, 03:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,120
Posted By machinist
Yours is remarkable for its preservation and...

Yours is remarkable for its preservation and having the sheath as well. swords like this seem to have done much work in peacetime as machetes and I believe butchering deer and cattle. I have one with...
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