Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2007, 10:25 PM
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Thanks Robert. I am always amazed at the...
Thanks Robert. I am always amazed at the ingenuity of us humans. Especially when it comes to mechanical things. I am a word guy, and just marvel at what folks with mechanical skills, brains, and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2007, 09:29 PM
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Hi Robert,
Thanks for the input. Someone else...
Hi Robert,
Thanks for the input. Someone else mentioned using the holes to secure silver. Being such a neophyte, I have to ask the question. How does it work for the holes to secure the enamel? ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2007, 07:11 PM
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Here are a couple more pictures. I added a few...
Here are a couple more pictures. I added a few more of blade. I have seen in other posts concerning cleaning the blade to get the rust, dirt etc off. Do you have any suggestions? I know that I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2007, 06:57 PM
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Gentlemen:
Thank you for your input and...
Gentlemen:
Thank you for your input and consideration. It is most enlightening.
I love the pictures that you provided for comparison and demonstration. All of them very interesting and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 25
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Wow
Very nice. You have been busy. You title yourself as "Collecting Newbie."
It looks like you have moved up a couple of notches. I have just started looking at these things because of my inherited...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 02:02 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 01:57 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 01:42 AM
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Ok, now I know that the posts go to the end,...
Ok, now I know that the posts go to the end, unless there is something else I could have done to put it next to the post I was responding too. Sorry, to waste your time with these kind of logistics...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th October 2007, 12:54 AM
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Thanks Jim for the kind words. I am just...
Thanks Jim for the kind words. I am just grateful to be here and be able to soak up the knowledge that is here. I am going to let the serrated thoughts go until I can look at some more discussion. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2007, 08:48 PM
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Very Nice
Hi Ward,
I think that you could call that a, "lean mean killing machine!" What a wonderful piece of work. I wouldn't want someone chasing me down the road with that. Thank you for sharing. That...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2007, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 23,162
Another question/thought for Jim
Jim, I don't know how to put the quote in the little window. So, am just doing a copy and paste. You said,
"Concerning the serrated edges on the blade, although this feature affords the weapon a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2007, 08:14 AM
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Is it unique?
Wow Jim, exciting comments ("If this proved to be pre 1799, which seems quite plausible, the potential for this weapon may be extremely important.") I would humbly ask what does extremely important...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th October 2007, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 46
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Hi Rand,
Yes, I can see that there is so much...
Hi Rand,
Yes, I can see that there is so much that goes into understanding these great blades. I have enjoyed the camera work for the really good close-ups on some of the threads. I have mentioned...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th October 2007, 04:34 PM
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Thanks for "coolness"
David,
Thanks for the input. If you look at the 3rd picture down, the one showing the Tiger and hilt - Then focus on the area where the 3 rivets are, you will see many little tiny dark spots all...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th October 2007, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 23,162
Thanks to you too Jim,
In observing the many...
Thanks to you too Jim,
In observing the many discussions on this forum, you seem to have not only extensive knowledge but also a wisdom and calmness that keeps things flowing smoothly.
I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th October 2007, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 23,162
Thanks Rand
Hi Rand,
Thanks for your information regarding the proper name. I have looked at many of the comments on this forum and have appreciated the depth of knowledge and willingness to share from the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th October 2007, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 46
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A Unique Kattar?
Gentlemen: I am new to this forum. I have what appears to be a somewhat unique Katar. It has serrated edges. The blade is much more slender than the pictures I have seen on this site and elsewhere....
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