Forum: Swap Forum
27th July 2007, 04:23 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th July 2007, 06:31 PM
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Quality of inlay work
Just to demonstrate the quality of the gold inlay, see below side by side two works: On the left is a close up of the Pala blade in discussion. On the right is a section from a mid 19 C. Turkish...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd July 2007, 08:57 AM
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What is the age of this blade??
Thanks all for referring to this blade.
Of course I will be most happy if this sword belonged to Sinan Pasha. This will add great value to the blade, but the major issue here is how old is this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th July 2007, 08:54 AM
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Late 16 C Kilij / Pala blade for discussion
In another thread ( Turkish / Indian ?? Kilij Sword (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4872) ) the early date of the sword posted above raised some questions regarding its age. It was...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th July 2007, 07:48 PM
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Another early Kilij for discussion
The early date of the sword posted above raised some questions regarding its age. It was thought that this type of Kilij blades (or Pala, to pacify Ariel), are rather late. Mid to late 18 C. and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th July 2007, 07:27 AM
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Yes indeed Ham. At least twice that I remember....
Yes indeed Ham. At least twice that I remember. One on a handle of a Persian Khanjar glorying an old battle and another on a blade, I believe it was Turkish. I will have to go through my archive of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th July 2007, 06:46 PM
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Two Comments:
Date: We all use to think that...
Two Comments:
Date: We all use to think that this type of weapons appeared in the 18 C. But isn't it possible that we were mistaken?? We have here quite a good example of a blade dated earlier...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th July 2007, 07:21 PM
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Turkish / Indian ?? Kilij Sword
The sword below raised our interest in three aspects:
http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/extra/69/000369.jpg
1) Blade and forging: The blade is 27 inches long, very curved with a 10 inches...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th July 2007, 06:31 PM
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It really looks as if made yesterday but I...
It really looks as if made yesterday but I suggest mid to late 18 C. This is based on decoration style, blade shape and the quality of the chiseling and inlay. Great condition to age.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th June 2007, 04:50 PM
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Another example from the same lot
Another one from the same lot:
http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/extra/66/000366.jpg
Shorter blade 28 inches long 7 mm thick, quite heavy, with a clear thrusting spear shaped tip of diamond...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2007, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 22
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The earliest sabers
The appearance date of the earliest sabers is vague and so far not finally fixed. It was common to think that the first sabers appeared on the 11 or 12 C. With time, more discoveries moves this date...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2007, 07:09 PM
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I think it is not a fake. The blade is real and...
I think it is not a fake. The blade is real and early, 1900 or so. Spiral gave all the good reasons for it. The handle and the scabbard are crudely made but made for use and not for sale to tourists....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2007, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 9
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Hi all
Sorry for returning late. Here is our...
Hi all
Sorry for returning late. Here is our exemplar: Blade 20 inches, very well forged high carbon steel:
http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/extra/61/000361.jpg
Handle is horn, solid...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2007, 02:41 PM
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Tying baldric on the Dah scabbard
Actually it is a rather simple process. One needs about 4 meters of rope, depends on the size of the Dah, the required length of binding and the thickness of the rope. Just follow the steps below:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2007, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 9
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An early type
Nice find Lew. This is an early type. probably mid to late 19 C. I have seen very few of those. Mine is without a scabbard but with the silver pommel cover. i will mail photos tomorrow. I think a...
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Forum: Swap Forum
26th April 2007, 07:06 AM
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More items on special sale
Oriental-Arms is now offering more items on special sale. Please see: special offers (http://www.oriental-arms.com/spec.php)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2007, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 6
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New exhibition
The exhibition was opened on April 18. Very nicely set. All items displayed by geographical order. Several special display are focused on specific subjects such as; Comparison of decoration...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2007, 05:59 PM
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A 12 C. Sword
Not really Ethnographic but still worth looking at. And with the vikingsword forum quite quiet, I thought it will be better to post it here:
http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos/extra/46/000346.jpg...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2007, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2007, 01:56 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2007, 10:26 PM
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From my humble experience, a blade of good high...
From my humble experience, a blade of good high contrast pattern will show up fast and clear, with whatever acid used for etching. When I travel I use Coca Cola from the hotel room fridge to test the...
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Forum: Swap Forum
26th November 2006, 01:42 PM
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Special offers
More items are now available on the special offers page of Oriental Arms. See Special Offers (http://www.oriental-arms.com/spec.php)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th October 2006, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 40,891
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th October 2006, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 40,891
Yataghan / Flyssa
Hi Jim and all others.
I am intrigued by this thread. I can not say I am convinced with the statement that the Flyssa is evolved from the Yataghan (I am not trying to open a new debate like the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th October 2006, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 12
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Yemeni / Zanzibar sword
Unfortunately it is not a Nimcha, but only similar in the handle shape. This sword is coming from Yemen, one of the many types known as Saif and it is believed to be produced in the island of...
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