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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2020, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 995
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Ferguson
Looks similar to a “coconut knife” that I have....Looks similar to a “coconut knife” that I have. It is posted HERE (www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4538&highlight=Panabas) Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th August 2020, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,608
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Ferguson
Berk, you are one of the good guys. You will be...Berk, you are one of the good guys. You will be missed. Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
3rd June 2020, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,086
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Ferguson
That is the first thing I thought. Wondered if it...That is the first thing I thought. Wondered if it was a knife for gathering rice or some other agricultural product. The decoration Is a mystery if it is agricultural. Maybe for a harvest... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,244
Posted By
Ferguson
I cannot offer any insight myself. Probably a...I cannot offer any insight myself. Probably a picture showing the blade will help the experts here. Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd September 2019, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,302
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2019, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,520
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd August 2019, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,511
Posted By
Ferguson
It was nice to hear the names of the blades by...It was nice to hear the names of the blades by native speakers. When you only read them, it is hard to know correct pronunciation. Thank you. Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th July 2019, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,951
Posted By
Ferguson
I love #2! To my untrained eye, it looks like it...I love #2! To my untrained eye, it looks like it has the most age. Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th July 2019, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,694
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2019, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,782
Posted By
Ferguson
I think that may be an Assam Regiment Dao or a...I think that may be an Assam Regiment Dao or a reproduction of one. They are a regiment of the Indian army. I posted one Here (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23497) . It is nearly... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2019, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,341
Posted By
Ferguson
I love these. If it is marked Plata, on the...I love these. If it is marked Plata, on the scabbard, the fittings are silver. If marked Alpaca, fittings are nickel silver. (alloy of copper and nickel) Nice carbon steel blade makes a good knife.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st April 2019, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,118
Posted By
Ferguson
I understand and agree. I increased the contrast...I understand and agree. I increased the contrast in the picture so the pattern would be more visible. In person the pattern is much lower contrast. The blade was very rough and I was out of several... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st April 2019, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,118
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Ferguson
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th April 2019, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,118
Posted By
Ferguson
Thanks gentlemen for your comments. I too think...Thanks gentlemen for your comments. I too think the age is from the early 1900s. Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2019, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,570
Posted By
Ferguson
Charles, I am truly happy that this wonderful...Charles, I am truly happy that this wonderful example has come into your care! Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,118
Posted By
Ferguson
And yet another gunongSo, I wasn't going to buy any more gunong. Then I found this one on Ebay, described as "Antique Made In India Knife / Dagger with Silver / Wood Scabbard 10.75”. Priced reasonably, and no other bids.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2019, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,384
Posted By
Ferguson
Could it be a Bou Saada/Saadi or Khodmi from...Could it be a Bou Saada/Saadi or Khodmi from Algeria that has been decorated with the shells? The blade has almost a flyssa shape. Not my area of expertise. Wait, I have no expertise! :) Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2019, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,681
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Ferguson
Thank you Jose for the good information! Only 85...Thank you Jose for the good information! Only 85 years old then. Good enough for CITES. 😀 Steve |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th February 2019, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,681
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2019, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,681
Posted By
Ferguson
Another older GunongHello friends, My first gunong in a long while. 9 inches overall, 5 1/2" monosteel blade. The ferrule and guard is horn with some insect damage. The hilt seems to be elephant ivory as it has what I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2019, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,293
Posted By
Ferguson
Good work Detlef! Yes, the original company seems...Good work Detlef! Yes, the original company seems Ferdinand Esser, but sometime in the late 1800's swords and machetes showed up marked Fernando Esser. There are a lot of swords out there with the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2019, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,293
Posted By
Ferguson
Did some googling and found that it is made by...Did some googling and found that it is made by Fernando Esser Elberfeld. You can google that name and see the horse mark and other examples of swords and knives made by them. I THINK it was made in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2018, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,332
Posted By
Ferguson
Absolutely stunning dagger Robert! CongratulationsAbsolutely stunning dagger Robert! Congratulations |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2018, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,454
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Ferguson
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th March 2018, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,809
Posted By
Ferguson
Rick,
Being a retired engineer/machinist, it...Rick, Being a retired engineer/machinist, it looks like a modern weld, either oxy acetylene, or even electric arc. But I could be wrong. Interesting sword! Steve |
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