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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2025, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sajen
I have received it, very nice knife in the hand...

I have received it, very nice knife in the hand and still very sharp. Some nicks in the edge, a little bit play in the handle and visible wear, otherwise very good condition.

Found a collection of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2025, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,535
Posted By Sajen
What a shame!

What a shame!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2025, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,193
Posted By Sajen
Nice Luzon bolo! :cool:

Nice Luzon bolo! :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2025, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sajen
Thank you Leif, I had no. 38 as a closed...

Thank you Leif,

I had no. 38 as a closed match in mind also.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2025, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,164
Posted By Sajen
Jep, almond oil is very good! :)

Jep, almond oil is very good! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,164
Posted By Sajen
Agreed with the others, clean it and try to give...

Agreed with the others, clean it and try to give it a new baca-baca. ;)

I would oil and clean the wooden parts with oil (linseed, olive..) and polish the metal parts. I also would clean the blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2025, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sajen
Yes Jim, I also think that this is a late 19th...

Yes Jim, I also think that this is a late 19th century dress dagger for a noble man. :)
Thank you very much for your educated comment!

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2025, 12:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sajen
Thank you Leif! :cool:

Thank you Leif! :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2025, 12:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,331
Posted By Sajen
What Google KI telling

A "Oaxaca knife" from the 19th century typically refers to a style of large, heavy-bladed knife or dagger, often with a distinctive handle, that was made in and around Oaxaca, Mexico. These knives,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2025, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,331
Posted By Sajen
Jim, thank you very much for your further...

Jim, thank you very much for your further explanations! :)

Best,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2025, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,331
Posted By Sajen
Hi Jim, Thank you very much for your comment...

Hi Jim,

Thank you very much for your comment and for confirming my guess that it's a possible Mexican knife. I did a little bit of online research after your hint regarding Oaxaca, the knives...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2025, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,331
Posted By Sajen
South American bowie??

Today I won, in my opinion, a very interesting knife. It's 34 cm long with a blade from 22,5 cm. On the spine side it's sharpened near the tip.
Mexican? Another Middle or South American origin? Any...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2025, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,167
Posted By Sajen
Hello Gustav, I've noticed this construction...

Hello Gustav,

I've noticed this construction a few times before but I can't answer your question, sorry.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2025, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sajen
Thank you Jose! :) It's not silver but German...

Thank you Jose! :) It's not silver but German silver.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2025, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sajen
A Pontus Holmberg Eskilstuna for comment

I won today at a German auction this rather nice Swedish Pontus Holmberg Eskilstuna knife. It's a little bit unusual with the metal handle, Leif has posted some time ago catalog pages from these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2025, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,718
Posted By Sajen
A very nice ngulu Marc! Attached a picture from...

A very nice ngulu Marc! Attached a picture from one I had once.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2025, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,428
Posted By Sajen
Like I said before, I know next to nothing about...

Like I said before, I know next to nothing about Persian and Indian blades. But here some observations:

a. The suspension rings show wear

b. The hilt has dents

c. The top scabbard shape is...
Forum: European Armoury 26th June 2025, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,329
Posted By Sajen
Hi Carlos, Since nobody else comments on...

Hi Carlos,

Since nobody else comments on your two very nice daggers I'll give it a try on the one with the ivory handle. My feeling is that it is a middle 19th century French gamblers or garder...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2025, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,286
Posted By Sajen
Hello Jose, A very nice rencong puntung with...

Hello Jose,

A very nice rencong puntung with double crown and hippo ivory handle. I don't think that it is a Gayo piece.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Swap Forum 24th June 2025, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,376
Posted By Sajen
Any serious offers?

Any serious offers?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2025, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,348
Posted By Sajen
I don't think that it is rhino horn. The seller...

I don't think that it is rhino horn. The seller could be correct by his statement. I hope someone will be able to be more helpful as I am. ;)

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2025, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,156
Posted By Sajen
Nice one! :cool:

Nice one! :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2025, 09:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,428
Posted By Sajen
What a beauty! Congrats Robin!

What a beauty! Congrats Robin!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2025, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,428
Posted By Sajen
I am far away from being an expert on Indian...

I am far away from being an expert on Indian blades but I am very positive that this is old! ;)
Forum: European Armoury 22nd June 2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,329
Posted By Sajen
Hi Carlos, The one in down is a french...

Hi Carlos,

The one in down is a french huntig dagger, 19th. century. See here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29140&highlight=french+hunting+dagger

Both are very nice! :)
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