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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2025, 12:56 AM
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Views: 7,219
Posted By JeffS
Sorry man! Detlef- I like that one. Not sure...

Sorry man!

Detlef- I like that one. Not sure length on mine, but based on a photo in hand I would guess ~ a 30cm blade and ~12cm handle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2025, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,219
Posted By JeffS
Bolo for comment

Based on my reading here, I would place this as Central Luzon. Photos are from Ebay seller (it will be a long time before I get my hands on it).
Forum: European Armoury 15th September 2025, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,521
Posted By JeffS
Another late one found on a Timor sword which...

Another late one found on a Timor sword which resembles Ed's blade. Ed - is it possible to show the full sword?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2025, 01:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,831
Posted By JeffS
This is two pieces. If bronze, the guard has a...

This is two pieces. If bronze, the guard has a high copper content as evidenced by the red color and it is soft enough to be crimped onto the blade. The ferrule and pommel cap are a harder yellow...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2025, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,970
Posted By JeffS
I like the little monkey dude on the side, I...

I like the little monkey dude on the side, I think it is the same one often riding the Lasara. The blade was likely originally from a keris - do you sign of pamor?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2025, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,970
Posted By JeffS
It is Nias, Si Euli.

It is Nias, Si Euli.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st August 2025, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,791
Posted By JeffS
Thank you Alan. I purchased it for the hilt...

Thank you Alan. I purchased it for the hilt (needed for another Bali keris in my collection), but will clean this up hoping to have a rough, but honest old village keris with attractive pamor. I may...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2025, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,831
Posted By JeffS
Philippines dagger

Does anyone recognize this style? Peened hilt, copper guard, brass ferrule, horn handle (some bug holes). 6.5" blade, 11" OAL.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2025, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,791
Posted By JeffS
Some of the pamor is visible here.

Some of the pamor is visible here.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2025, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,791
Posted By JeffS
Bali keris comments plz

This just arrived. I am looking forward to cleaning up the blade, there appears to be interesting pamor. To me it feels old based on the worn greneng and other general erosion. The gandar is pegged...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,050
Posted By JeffS
Looks great! Nice keris. You can find new ewer...

Looks great! Nice keris. You can find new ewer online with a Google search (try Bali Art Shop Keris).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2025, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,706
Posted By JeffS
I hope a side question is ok while we wait for...

I hope a side question is ok while we wait for comments. Have we discussed these common markings? They are, of course, very present on tourist pieces from Thailand and I usually take it as a bad sign...
Forum: European Armoury 27th May 2025, 02:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,726
Posted By JeffS
Recognize this?

This may be from Luzon but the blade is not typical. Diamond in cross section and features an engraving that feels European to me. There appears to be initials in the rectangle but I can't make out...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2025, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,055
Posted By JeffS
Agreed, but I would love to hear some wood...

Agreed, but I would love to hear some wood restoration tips...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2025, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,876
Posted By JeffS
Very cool. The aso-motives on the belt hanger are...

Very cool. The aso-motives on the belt hanger are great. What is the dark pointed object shown in the last two photos?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2025, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,655
Posted By JeffS
I love the flow of the contours on that one. Here...

I love the flow of the contours on that one. Here is my example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 35,032
Posted By JeffS
I take this back, I looked at the source for...

I take this back, I looked at the source for this, Monbiot, George. (1989). Poisoned Arrows: An Investigative Journey Through Indonesia. It is really just a piece of travel journalism, I would not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2025, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 35,032
Posted By JeffS
I'm not sure on preservatives but would be wary...

I'm not sure on preservatives but would be wary of potential poison residue on arrows and spears as I understand some lowland groups used them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,741
Posted By JeffS
Very nice, thank you for sharing.

Very nice, thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2025, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,819
Posted By JeffS
Note that AI-based answers should be taken with a...

Note that AI-based answers should be taken with a hefty grain of salt. I think it can still go either way - Chinese or Japanese since they both use those characters.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,819
Posted By JeffS
I would take the translation with a grain of...

I would take the translation with a grain of salt! It does confirm that it is Chinese though. Edited to add: Actually just looked up with AI assistance which suggests Japanese.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2025, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,937
Posted By JeffS
Just saw this on Facebook. New book with...

Just saw this on Facebook. New book with fascinating historic uniforms. One of the pages shows that, indeed, there was calvary employing long swords.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2025, 02:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,819
Posted By JeffS
Translated by Google

Translated by Google
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,937
Posted By JeffS
I would love to hear more about it if anyone has...

I would love to hear more about it if anyone has insight. How long is the blade? So I guess this would be a revolutionary sword either Philippine Revolution or Philippine American War (likely latter...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2025, 02:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,937
Posted By JeffS
Interesting, I only have one Visayan sword with...

Interesting, I only have one Visayan sword with double grind - it may be uncommon. I posted that one previously but it did not draw much conversation. I think that the triple X on spine is fairly...
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