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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2009, 02:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,655
Posted By t_c
Robert is it possible that the guard is made from...

Robert is it possible that the guard is made from the base of an old file?
If the dagger was part of an espada y daga (sword and dagger) set, then it was intended to be used as a left-hand weapon...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,655
Posted By t_c
Great dagger Robert! In my FMA experience, I...

Great dagger Robert! In my FMA experience, I have never been shown any specific techniques using a pointed guard (maybe someone else has been though), otherwise I think you are right on: ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,253
Posted By t_c
Thanks Robert - it's a huge help! Those are...

Thanks Robert - it's a huge help! Those are great to see - nice collection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,253
Posted By t_c
Thanks everyone for all your help. I'll have to...

Thanks everyone for all your help. I'll have to go through Krieger again. I don't recall seeing anything in there that fits the description, but I cruised through it pretty quickly. Haste makes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,513
Posted By t_c
Nice piece! I like these little guys. I haven't...

Nice piece! I like these little guys. I haven't had any formal training with one, but I play with my repro from time to time. My (imperfect) understanding with edge up applications (or edge in for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2009, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,253
Posted By t_c
Rick: Thanks for the lead, I'll have to dig into...

Rick: Thanks for the lead, I'll have to dig into it some more (only have had time for cursory look).

Robert: That would be great, I'd really appreciate it. I'm sure it was a matter of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th January 2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,253
Posted By t_c
No ideas, eh? :shrug: OK, does anyone know...

No ideas, eh? :shrug:
OK, does anyone know what "longer" weapons were used in Luzon, if there were any specific types, etc. around 3 feet long or at least significantly longer than your average...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,253
Posted By t_c
Help with Philippine Sword

I was recently reading on old interview with Leo Giron the founder of Giron Arnis Escrima (aka "Bahala Na"). In the interview he describes a sword he calls a "talonason". Is anyone familiar with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2009, 02:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,342
Posted By t_c
Nice blade - sorry, but I don't know anything...

Nice blade - sorry, but I don't know anything about them.
I was looking at how the blade seats in scabbard and thought you might try to see if something got wedged down into the tip of the scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,066
Posted By t_c
Another one for you: Peoples of the...

Another one for you:
Peoples of the Philippines, by Kroeber (http://books.google.com/books?id=n7gFgmGYF84C&printsec=frontcover&dq=peoples+of+the+philippines)

Happy Hunting!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2008, 05:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,894
Posted By t_c
Any signs that the tweezers could have been used...

Any signs that the tweezers could have been used for casting lead musket balls? Tweezers for casting, chisel to remove sprue, knife for knife's sake.... :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,259
Posted By t_c
I agree with both of you on using pineapple...

I agree with both of you on using pineapple juice, I have used it on a keris, and it does work really well. I don't have a proper shop right now, so making the PVC tube would entail making a stand...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,259
Posted By t_c
Rust Removal with Tomato Paste

Thought I'd share this little experiment with you...

I have had a very hard time trying to clean up some nasty deep black pits in this blade (sanding, scrubbing, WD40, etc). I didn't want to use...
Forum: Swap Forum 12th April 2008, 04:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,149
Posted By t_c
Book FYI: The Armies of Angkor

I was browsing Orchid Press and saw this under their new titles, I thought some people here might be interested in it.

The Armies of Angkor
Military Structure and Weaponry of the Khmers
by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2008, 03:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,098
Posted By t_c
Michael, Thanks for the info, especially on PTK...

Michael,
Thanks for the info, especially on PTK - I'm still getting my history together (I'll have to bug my teacher when he gets back). I had the term "Sansibar" associated in my mind with "S"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,098
Posted By t_c
Hi David, I'm thinking it's positively...

Hi David,
I'm thinking it's positively Philippine from the handle, scabbard and general construction - a member of the Ginunting/Binangon family (unless someone cares to correct me). I've been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,098
Posted By t_c
Double Edged Ginunting/Binangon/?

I picked this one up recently and I was wondering about the age of the sword (early WWII?) and where it might have been made. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this. The blade is 17 3/4", double...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,554
Posted By t_c
Ditto on all of the above. One thing that has...

Ditto on all of the above.
One thing that has helped me though is understanding the material process by which weapons are created. If you understand forging, tempering, jewelry making, wood...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,593
Posted By t_c
According to Stone it's a Sode Garami (Sleeve...

According to Stone it's a Sode Garami (Sleeve tangler), used to catch thieves. Wish I could be more helpful. Nice pieces. If you want to PM me I'll resize the other images for you.
tc
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,518
Posted By t_c
I think the scarification is the clue. I'm...

I think the scarification is the clue. I'm voting New Guinea... :shrug:

http://www.amonline.net.au/bodyart/scarring/papua.htm
Forum: Swap Forum 1st December 2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,992
Posted By t_c
You might try Fred Lohman if you can't find it...

You might try Fred Lohman if you can't find it elsewhere:
http://www.japanese-swords.com/
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th November 2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 60,810
Posted By t_c
I agree with you DrD about #1 and #2. If you...

I agree with you DrD about #1 and #2. If you will indulge a little speculation: judging from how the keris is held, I would surmise that the intention was to simply keep the hand from slipping down...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,349
Posted By t_c
That's a nice little blade. I have heard that...

That's a nice little blade.
I have heard that skean dubh were named so due to the fact that they were a "boot" knife and meant for a stab in the back vs. what one might regard as a fair fight, hence...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2007, 02:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,066
Posted By t_c
Some of the symbols do look like they could be...

Some of the symbols do look like they could be Baybayin ( I don't know what Thai/Burmese script looks like though). Here's a couple of links for Baybayin script:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2007, 04:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,920
Posted By t_c
Here's a good list of Japanese alloys: ...

Here's a good list of Japanese alloys:
Japanese Alloys (http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/japanese-alloys.htm)
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