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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2005, 02:25 PM
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Views: 11,312
Posted By not2sharp
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/77/7756...

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/77/77561/pages/201632/Pre1920iceaxewalkingstick.jpg

It's a European walking stick/ice axe

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,633
Posted By not2sharp
Spiral, I can only hope that someone can...

Spiral,

I can only hope that someone can spare their production records and designs drawings from the dumpster. It is a shame to see them go, but that is the way of change.

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,003
Posted By not2sharp
That is a US model 1917 cutlass remounted with a...

That is a US model 1917 cutlass remounted with a decorated bone handle. These swords were still standard equipment on older ships during WWII.

You can see pictures of original examples here:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2005, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,750
Posted By not2sharp
http://www.oldswords.com/mypictures/4460-dsc00143....

http://www.oldswords.com/mypictures/4460-dsc00143.jpg

British Bandmans sword of 1856.

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 129,841
Posted By not2sharp
It is truly a 'conquest' to find a 'dark warrior'...

It is truly a 'conquest' to find a 'dark warrior' that carries genuine combat damage.

This should be a topic for discussion on its own. Spotting abuse is straight forward, but trying to find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,438
Posted By not2sharp
Richard, You may want to add your knife to...

Richard,

You may want to add your knife to those being discussed on this thread:

http://www.knifeforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=714052&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2005, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,459
Posted By not2sharp
That is a strange looking blade; could it...

That is a strange looking blade; could it possibly have been a sawback that has been removed?

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2005, 09:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,969
Posted By not2sharp
Pesh Kabz, Choora, Karud..... Any difference? ...

Pesh Kabz, Choora, Karud.....
Any difference?

You can add "khanjar" and "khanjarli" to that list.

BTW, what do you call the example in the bottom of the photo (#197)?

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2005, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,438
Posted By not2sharp
It is probably not that old. Do you have a...

It is probably not that old. Do you have a sheath?

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,997
Posted By not2sharp
Very nice piece. I like that it shows...

Very nice piece. I like that it shows traditional manufacture and a very pronounced European influence. During the 19th centruy these kinds of swords were often part of the dress of military...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2005, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,221
Posted By not2sharp
Could this be some kind of fishing gig? n2s

Could this be some kind of fishing gig?

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2005, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,151
Posted By not2sharp
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/77/7756...

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/77/77561/folders/138107/1605610BoaSword.jpg

Here is a similar one from my collection. I wonder what the significance of the hole in the blade of your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2005, 05:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,788
Posted By not2sharp
The owner says it came home from WWII in a G.I....

The owner says it came home from WWII in a G.I. footlocker, which may indicate that it's at least a 60 year old copy of..... what ?

It implies that, but he didn't actually say that. If I have a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2005, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,472
Posted By not2sharp
Second unusual feature is the blade which is made...

Second unusual feature is the blade which is made of 5 (?) wires forged together.

Recently, US knifemakers have been calling it cable domascus. It is what happens when you forge a blade out of a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,484
Posted By not2sharp
Ian, The reason that I am suggesting a...

Ian,

The reason that I am suggesting a single craftsman is because I see the same mistake repeated on some of the knives, and I can only imagine that happening if the same hand has made the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,409
Posted By not2sharp
Marc, Thanks for the input. Have you other...

Marc,

Thanks for the input. Have you other FAB Toledo presentations pieces like this? It would be interesting to see some other work by this particular artist ( whomever E.^o Z. was)

n2s
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,409
Posted By not2sharp
A Spanish machete (part II) - looking for a few good sleuths

We have talked about this item in the past; But, I was able to get some more interesting photos todays so it is probably worth looking at it again.

To begin with, this is a custom made piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,484
Posted By not2sharp
Ian, Thanks for posting this. I am glad to...

Ian,

Thanks for posting this. I am glad to see that we have finally gotten a fix on these knives. Given the size of the Cocos islands, all of these knives were probably made by the same guy. ...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th June 2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,366
Posted By not2sharp
1950 vintage Spanish Special Forces knives

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/77/77561/pages/577164/Spanishboloswithkhydex.jpg

I have a few of these available if anyone wants one. Knives with original sheath $85. I also had a few...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2005, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,039
Posted By not2sharp
This looks like an 18th century American Sabre. ...

This looks like an 18th century American Sabre. There is an example shown with a very similar blade on plate #269 of Arms and Armour of Colonial America, Harold Peterson. Also, plate #256 has...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2005, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,432
Posted By not2sharp
Good References: Collins Machetes and Bowies...

Good References:

Collins Machetes and Bowies 1845-1965, Daniel Edward Henry
Armamento Portatil Espanol 1764-1939, B. Barcelo Rubi
Eickhorn Edge Weapons Exports Vol 1, Latin America, A.M.de...
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