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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2021, 12:28 AM
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Posted By kronckew
Probably just because cigars smell really bad....

Probably just because cigars smell really bad. :rolleyes::D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2021, 07:20 PM
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Posted By kronckew
Another thought on context; I've read that the...

Another thought on context; I've read that the Jian was a 'scholars' sword, for their self-defence. Presumably this was a subject they also studied to be effective with it.

...But what else did...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2021, 08:33 AM
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Posted By kronckew
After many Oops's here and elsewhere, I've...

After many Oops's here and elsewhere, I've learned:

1. Always take Museum and Auction House item descriptions with a grain of salt. Their source may have just repeated a label he was given by a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2021, 06:39 AM
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Posted By kronckew
Full section of video description translated: ...

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Replica of Han Dynasty Imperial Court Sword "206 BC - 9 AD"
YEN MAO DAO, 19th century.
Chinese classic swords from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2021, 07:47 PM
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Posted By kronckew
There is a fairly high mathematical chance that I...

There is a fairly high mathematical chance that I am a descendant of this Genghis chap. As such, with that connection, I feel I can say that the chances of this sword being his are less than the...
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