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Forum: Swap Forum 15th January 2016, 07:12 PM
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Posted By Shakethetrees
Sold. Moderators, please remove.

Sold. Moderators, please remove.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th January 2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,297
Posted By Shakethetrees
I've heard that before, but, as this is a short...

I've heard that before, but, as this is a short time, once off solution, I'm sure it's OK.

Long term storage in rice could cause mold to form once humidity dampens the rice.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th January 2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,297
Posted By Shakethetrees
That's a tough one that I've never heard before. ...

That's a tough one that I've never heard before.

It theoretically could work, but due to the organic nature of the rice, this method holds some potential of going horribly wrong.

I think there...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd January 2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,621
Posted By Shakethetrees
I have seen several coupes marc over the years....

I have seen several coupes marc over the years. The difference I see is that they were designed without consideration of the arc that is followed when an axe is swung in a full, all out effort. They...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd January 2016, 02:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,621
Posted By Shakethetrees
One more thing. Is the blade very thin?

One more thing. Is the blade very thin?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd January 2016, 02:23 AM
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Views: 21,621
Posted By Shakethetrees
I have an axe very similar to yours that I posted...

I have an axe very similar to yours that I posted a while back.

http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18083&highlight=Matchlock

It can be seen as number 19 in the attached thread. Two or...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th December 2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 53,073
Posted By Shakethetrees
Is there any authoritative information available...

Is there any authoritative information available giving the composition of suassa?

I suspect it is a somewhat variable mix that was determined by availability, local tradition, or even the smith's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,282
Posted By Shakethetrees
I am humbled by your words, sir. Thank you!

I am humbled by your words, sir.

Thank you!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2015, 02:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,282
Posted By Shakethetrees
Thanks to everyone who has given me a "thumbs up"...

Thanks to everyone who has given me a "thumbs up" on this project! It was a real challenge. My usual restorations are American and European silver, bronzes, decorative metalwork (for lack of a better...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2015, 02:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,282
Posted By Shakethetrees
...or slaughtering food for dinner, firewood,...

...or slaughtering food for dinner, firewood, etc.!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,282
Posted By Shakethetrees
Kukri restoration

This came right out a sealed footlocker of a GI who was stationed in India during WWII.

The grip was loose and so eaten up it pulled loose when I tried to withdraw it from the sheath!

Since...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th December 2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,287
Posted By Shakethetrees
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Swap Forum 27th December 2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,287
Posted By Shakethetrees
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Swap Forum 27th December 2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,575
Posted By Shakethetrees
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,627
Posted By Shakethetrees
And I would add that instead of fat or oil on the...

And I would add that instead of fat or oil on the leather I suggest you use a good quality wax, like Renaissance Wax on both the metal and leather. Anything that soaks into the leather in order to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,915
Posted By Shakethetrees
Yes. A totally unnecessary bit of work for a well...

Yes. A totally unnecessary bit of work for a well functioning spear, but there's probably a tradition or custom that dictates this is added.

It is more than just defining the junction of the blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,915
Posted By Shakethetrees
An asymmetrically forged blade is more...

An asymmetrically forged blade is more characteristicly from northern areas spreading out from the Sahel and south, east to west coasts.

I've not seen it on Zulu weapons, but wouldn't be...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd December 2015, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,670
Posted By Shakethetrees
25 plus P and I. Postal money orders preferred.

25 plus P and I. Postal money orders preferred.
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd December 2015, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,535
Posted By Shakethetrees
150 plus P and I. Money orders preferred, no...

150 plus P and I. Money orders preferred, no PayPal.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,855
Posted By Shakethetrees
The thickness of the gold line decoration leads...

The thickness of the gold line decoration leads me to believe it is lead covered with gold leaf! No delicacy at all compared to old work.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2015, 05:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,855
Posted By Shakethetrees
It looks like all the fold and good stones were...

It looks like all the fold and good stones were removed, and replaced with lead covered with gold leaf.
Forum: Swap Forum 14th December 2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,575
Posted By Shakethetrees
On hold, pending payment.

On hold, pending payment.
Forum: Swap Forum 14th December 2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,287
Posted By Shakethetrees
On hold pending payment.

On hold pending payment.
Forum: Swap Forum 13th December 2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,535
Posted By Shakethetrees
225 all included.

225 all included.
Forum: Swap Forum 13th December 2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,535
Posted By Shakethetrees
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