Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 5
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Help: Possible bontoc axe
Hello all,
took a chance on an item with a possibly axe head of bontoc origin and am just wanting to confirm. Any help identifying the axe would be much appreciated. Also any suggestions on cleaning...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2013, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 31,269
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,429
oh and the description from the lots
A...
oh and the description from the lots
A MORO PANABAS AXE
The long, heavy, handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip showing its layered construction, the carved wooden grip with...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,429
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,429
Highs and Lows of Auctions Panabas and Head Axe
Hello all,
Won a Panabas and Head Axe at auction and have been expectantly waiting for them to wend their way home. Upon receiving had the elation of maybe getting an authentic piece and the low of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2013, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,711
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,083
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,083
My new kris comes with a dilemma
Hello all,
my latest kris has turned up but I now have a dilemma. There is no bindings on the handle so I arranged to get some rattan for binding after I knew I had won the kris. But when the kris...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2013, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,711
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th May 2013, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,711
My new barong/barung
Hello all,
one of my latest acquisitions has turned up and I was hoping for some help in identifying it (age, area etc).
the overall length is 530mm / 20.5 inch, blade length 390mm / 15.5inch...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2013, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,257
Hello Robert,
had a quick look at my gun...
Hello Robert,
had a quick look at my gun cleaning stuff and there's a small half filled bottle of Hoppes No. 9 "Powder Solvent" as well as some "Tetra Gun Copper Solvent".
If I remember correctly...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2013, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,257
Hello,
was wondering Robert what kind of...
Hello,
was wondering Robert what kind of solvent for the "When done rinse off blade with solvent and dry"? I have a couple of pieces that have rust spots that I would like to eliminate as they are...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2013, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,363
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,363
Latest Moro Kris, help please
Hello all,
Have managed to pick up another Moro Kris (no scabbard).
I’ve made some notes from perusing Cato but was hoping for some input from forum members.
Approx 28 inch/71cm in length....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th October 2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
Hello all,
finally finished the hair tufts. Was...
Hello all,
finally finished the hair tufts. Was going to dye the chestnut hair extensions a deep red but the daughter had managed to do some french braids whilst I was busy with something else. When...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th September 2012, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,945
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th September 2012, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,945
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th September 2012, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,945
Help: Kampilan I.D.
Hello all,
bought this kampilan off ebay. 1 metre/39.5". The description for the auction is as follows:
"Circa 1900, Being very large 39 1/2" Overall 27 3/4" blade.
This is a very flamboyant...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th September 2012, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th September 2012, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th September 2012, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th September 2012, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
Hello all,
the hair extensions arrived today...
Hello all,
the hair extensions arrived today and the hair holes are ready.
Cato mentions that the hair tufts "generally measure six to eight inches in length". Does this seem to be the norm?...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th August 2012, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
Hello all,
@Battara: whilst looking at some...
Hello all,
@Battara: whilst looking at some wooden odds and ends and formulating a quick process on how to setup and route my eye kept resting on the wooden wall boards which had been set aside as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th August 2012, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
Hello,
managed to make a scabbard from some...
Hello,
managed to make a scabbard from some wooden wall panelling. The groove was the right width for the blade spine. Used a drill in the end to create the space for the blade and have an opening...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th August 2012, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 28,748
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