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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,923
Posted By t_c
Here are some starter books for you: The...

Here are some starter books for you:

The Samurai Sword: A Handbook
by John M. Yumoto

The Japanese Sword
by Kanzan Sato

They are good introductory books for collectors, but I really enjoyed:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,726
Posted By t_c
My understanding is that the sharper the blade,...

My understanding is that the sharper the blade, the cleaner the cut. A clean cut is more difficult to heal, because there are less "ragged edges". The ragged edges from a duller blade actully help...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th June 2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,988
Posted By t_c
ganjawulung No disturbance at all, I like to...

ganjawulung
No disturbance at all, I like to hear everyone's questions and answers - we all learn that way. Keep the questions coming! :)
Cheers
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th June 2007, 03:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,988
Posted By t_c
Thanks for the info everyone - I appreciate it! ...

Thanks for the info everyone - I appreciate it!

After some more consideration, I think you guys are right, I'll stick with a dark wood for the end cap.

Rick,
Thanks for the offer, but I've...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th June 2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,988
Posted By t_c
First Keris

You never really appreciate how exciting it is until it's actually in your hands! :)
This is the first Keris in my collection (one kris though ;) ). I may have paid a bit too much but I just really...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2007, 03:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,218
Posted By t_c
Nice piece. I know what you mean about the repro...

Nice piece. I know what you mean about the repro stuff - most of it is really gaudy. I have no idea if yours is the real thing or not, but I thought this might help:
Trade Axe and Tomahawk...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th May 2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,367
Posted By t_c
Hi Ganjawulung, The title is misleading as...

Hi Ganjawulung,
The title is misleading as there are two reference works on the keris with similar titles:
Keris and other Malay weapons by G.B. Gardner
and
The Keris and other Malay weapons by...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th May 2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,367
Posted By t_c
I have been very interested in this book myself,...

I have been very interested in this book myself, and have been looking for a copy for some time. There is some good news for those interested in the book though. I emailed Orchid Books a month or...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th May 2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,367
Posted By t_c
Great find, but I have one unfortunate...

Great find, but I have one unfortunate observation: the PDF doesn't contain the complete text. :(
The hunt for Gardner continues....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2007, 04:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,694
Posted By t_c
Good eye Nick, It does seem similar to...

Good eye Nick,
It does seem similar to patterns on Madurese keris handles.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,949
Posted By t_c
Spiritual practices in Kris smithing

This is a loose parallel to a thread in the keris forum: Is anyone aware of the spiritual practices of Sulu or the greater Philippines regarding the manufacture of blades? In Indonesia, I know that...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th May 2007, 04:16 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 206,904
Posted By t_c
This isn't about an Indonesian keris, but rather...

This isn't about an Indonesian keris, but rather a Moro kris, but I think it's relevant to your disscusion on blades and spirits.

I haven't told too many people about my experience with this kris,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2006, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,985
Posted By t_c
Thanks for the additional photos and information,...

Thanks for the additional photos and information, it's changed my thinking on the piece.

As for the circle in the habaki, I would say abstract japanese design motiff: think full moon or sun. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2006, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,985
Posted By t_c
Hi, I hate to be the one to say this, but I think...

Hi, I hate to be the one to say this, but I think you may have something other than a 17th or 18th century piece. I am not an expert on Japanese swords, but I have had the opportunity to inspect a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2006, 05:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 57,728
Posted By t_c
more thoughts....

I think one of the main problems is trying to educate people who do not collect or who do not practice martial arts, that we (hopefully I can speak a little for all of us collectors/practioners) are...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th June 2006, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,618
Posted By t_c
Some other book finding sites: ...

Some other book finding sites:
www.bookfinder.org
www.abebooks.com (my favorite)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2006, 03:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,999
Posted By t_c
The connection between the blade and the hilt...

The connection between the blade and the hilt reminds me of the bosnian knives often labeled as "Bosnian Fighting Knife" from the late 1800's - see Tirri page 168, fig 118 (top) - not the best pic...
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