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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2006, 05:03 PM
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Posted By nechesh
I think that for me that most important issue...

I think that for me that most important issue here is how was the artifact originally obtained. Artifacts stolen outright from various cultures around the world should be returned if they want them,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2006, 03:44 AM
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Views: 9,238
Posted By nechesh
PUFF, according to the story the 800 grams were...

PUFF, according to the story the 800 grams were distributed between 25 blades so that's only 32 grams per blade. Suspicious, but possible. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2006, 03:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 51,547
Posted By nechesh
Sure, in fact, i could help relieve your burden...

Sure, in fact, i could help relieve your burden and easy all the confusion ;) ....just sell that puppy to me and you'll sleep much better. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2006, 09:16 PM
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Posted By nechesh
I wasn't questioning whether or nor this blade is...

I wasn't questioning whether or nor this blade is battle worthy as much as whether a datu who could afford silver inlay and ivory pommels would actually find himself on the battlefield with his men.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 51,547
Posted By nechesh
Yep Panday, i'd say that looks like you got a...

Yep Panday, i'd say that looks like you got a match. I suspected that the wrap was new on it since it looked too neat and clean.
Oh, and of course i know the routine, i was just removing the "luck"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By nechesh
Also keep in mind that they are more likely to...

Also keep in mind that they are more likely to scrutinize large lots of swords than the single blade shipped from a dealer or ebay seller.
How do you hide stuff INSIDE a blade anyway? That's a nifty...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2006, 04:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 51,547
Posted By nechesh
Cm'on Panday, i think money had a whole lot more...

Cm'on Panday, i think money had a whole lot more to do with it than luck. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 51,547
Posted By nechesh
Congrats indeed Panday! (drool, drool :D ) One...

Congrats indeed Panday! (drool, drool :D )
One might wonder just how a sword of this quality that has obviously been taken care of manages to lose it's sheath. :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2006, 10:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 51,547
Posted By nechesh
Hey Manny, i see you had a go at it. :) ...

Hey Manny, i see you had a go at it. :)
Ernesto, this is a beautiful example of Moro sword smithing which i'll bet any of the Moro collectors here would have loved to get his hands on. I think the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 51,547
Posted By nechesh
Why, i oughta.....#!!*@%#!!! :D

Why, i oughta.....#!!*@%#!!! :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th April 2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,347
Posted By nechesh
Oh, and i appreciate a nice "singing" blade as...

Oh, and i appreciate a nice "singing" blade as well. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th April 2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,347
Posted By nechesh
Nice job Kai Wee. It would have been cool to see...

Nice job Kai Wee. It would have been cool to see the before pics though. I have a similar Sumatran piece which needs sheath restoration (or just a brand new gandar) which i hope to get around to...
Forum: Swap Forum 13th April 2006, 03:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,867
Posted By nechesh
I hear ya Boss! But i would like to see the piece...

I hear ya Boss! But i would like to see the piece in question and the link doesn't seem to work for me. Is anyone else having problems?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 45,877
Posted By nechesh
We bounced back! :D And their WILL be more....

We bounced back! :D
And their WILL be more. If you build it they will come! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 45,877
Posted By nechesh
Wha??? Was there agony? I chose......and there...

Wha??? Was there agony? I chose......and there was nuthin' i could do about it. :D
As for you dhafioso boys, forgetaboutit! The Indonesian Boys Choir :rolleyes: appears to dominate here! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,808
Posted By nechesh
Sure, the stuff in the ti is what i use. :) ...

Sure, the stuff in the ti is what i use. :)
Your blade looks like it has a very clear pamor and it should stain up nicely when you can find someone to do it. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,532
Posted By nechesh
Sweet Rick! :) Beautiful execution all around....

Sweet Rick! :) Beautiful execution all around. Did this come from Mr. M? :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2006, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,808
Posted By nechesh
William, if i were you i would go back to the...

William, if i were you i would go back to the thread i linked for you and work this out step by step. It seems you are in a bit of a rush to work this blade and i think it might be to your benefit to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,808
Posted By nechesh
Welcome William. Sometimes it helps to do a good...

Welcome William. Sometimes it helps to do a good search of the old threads since this is ground we have covered many times now. Here's a link to the old forum which has some very valuable info for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,483
Posted By nechesh
Hi Rick. I think i agree with Kai Wee in so much...

Hi Rick. I think i agree with Kai Wee in so much that i think this may not be Buntel Mayat. I am not sure if it is Lar Gansir, it doesn't look like other examples i've seen either. Still a nice...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th March 2006, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,100
Posted By nechesh
Hi Shahrial. I thought that with the carita the...

Hi Shahrial. I thought that with the carita the fullers extended the length of the blade, though i must admit i know less about peninsula blades than i'd like. Nice keris though, i like it. :) Is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2006, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,483
Posted By nechesh
Careful Andrew!!! Sounds like you might be...

Careful Andrew!!! Sounds like you might be developing a dangerous appreciation for keris. In that company who could blame you.....but your Dhamafia pallies might just wack ya if you don't watch out! ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,924
Posted By nechesh
Yes Andrew, but aren't we comparing the...

Yes Andrew, but aren't we comparing the proverbial apple with the orange? :)
Back on topic, my question would be that if Eftihis' sword is from Africa or the Sinai, who taught whom this wrap? Is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,924
Posted By nechesh
Sorry to digress, but a believe a gauntlet has...

Sorry to digress, but a believe a gauntlet has been dropped (note how i try to tie my digression into weapons terminology :D )
The idea that you can find better kosher deli in Ann Arbor than you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2006, 03:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,483
Posted By nechesh
Hey Andrew, where do you "swamp" in Florida, the...

Hey Andrew, where do you "swamp" in Florida, the Everglades? :rolleyes:
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