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Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 08:09 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
It is heavy yes, but like rapier or epee in...

It is heavy yes, but like rapier or epee in fencing point action is not dificult and you can slash with it. I think training would enable combatants to get used to control. However it is a cavalry...
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 04:54 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Hi, please add anything to push disscusion...

Hi, please add anything to push disscusion further. I did sport fencing for some years under a European champion, it is a big sword but even unmounted you can swing it around quite easily. I think...
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 10:48 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
It seems that the 4 over K4 in this case is not...

It seems that the 4 over K4 in this case is not the special forces K4 regiment founded in 1928 . This sword was issued to 4th squadren/company, Ingelstad Smaland Hussar adopting K4 designation 1822...
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 05:53 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks for the reply. The pics taken off the net...

Thanks for the reply. The pics taken off the net so I had no idea where the locations were. Just exploring the history of where a Swedish sword would be used by mounted raiders in anger.
Forum: European Armoury 25th June 2026, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Mannerhiem with Swedish m93 sword.

Mannerhiem with Swedish m93 sword.
Forum: European Armoury 25th June 2026, 11:51 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Swedish m93 Finland?

This was going at a very reasonable price so I bought it. It did look rathe care worn and I could see some sharpening in the photos. Was not sure if the sharp edge had been done by a heartless...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2026, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,205
Posted By Tim Simmons
After dacades of collecting and reseach I...

After dacades of collecting and reseach I recently bought a lemon. At least whst you have aquired has no faults other than being what it is. You are never too wise to get it wrong you just have to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2026, 06:12 AM
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Views: 6,758
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am not a gun collector but I think you have...

I am not a gun collector but I think you have done well for your first piece. Will not be long before you want another.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2026, 02:01 PM
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Views: 9,728
Posted By Tim Simmons
I had one and I am pretty sure they are North...

I had one and I am pretty sure they are North African . Bring backs North African ww2 so a vast area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2026, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,296
Posted By Tim Simmons
That is very cool, thank you.

That is very cool, thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2026, 05:50 AM
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Views: 17,997
Posted By Tim Simmons
Looks Indonsian to me.

Looks Indonsian to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2026, 09:42 AM
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Views: 34,296
Posted By Tim Simmons
1916 Bebut

My latest piece. Not cheap but when compered to the fairly resent massive inflation of really quite ordinary ethnographic pieces, really quite good value. I was never into military stuff as it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2026, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,416
Posted By Tim Simmons
That makes more sense. Very nice usable folder.

That makes more sense. Very nice usable folder.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2026, 08:14 PM
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Views: 15,416
Posted By Tim Simmons
Interesting knife. Is a French hunying knife? ...

Interesting knife. Is a French hunying knife? The animal is confusing from the pictures shown. To me it appears to have an agressive wild boar snout and possbly antlers. I would not have thought...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2026, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,210
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am adding this Australian club only because as...

I am adding this Australian club only because as you yourself having thought the club a prop, when held in the hand you discover how well made it is. Made of materials at hand and knowledge of there...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2026, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,210
Posted By Tim Simmons
This club is from Peru, not knowing where from in...

This club is from Peru, not knowing where from in Peru but I have seen old drawings just saying Peru. Like yours showing stitched cured hide.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2026, 12:35 PM
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Views: 17,210
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up Love it:cool:

Love it:cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2026, 06:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,747
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is just how things are, sad but we have to...

This is just how things are, sad but we have to lump it. I would even be careful of importing items with bone handle are elements.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2026, 12:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,747
Posted By Tim Simmons
Uk ebay will not let you bid on anything listed...

Uk ebay will not let you bid on anything listed with the word weapon in it. Will not let bid on swords or some knives.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2026, 06:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,747
Posted By Tim Simmons
Sorry to hear this story. I would no longer...

Sorry to hear this story. I would no longer import large blades into the UK these dsys just to risky with custom and the laws here. Gone are the days of free trade and customs union which we had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,146
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have changed my mind. It came to mind that we...

I have changed my mind. It came to mind that we have seen another Asian looking Afrucan knife with the same type of form fit leather scabbaed. It is in the forum somewhere. I think the conclusion...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,146
Posted By Tim Simmons
Well it is not African for sure. If not Formosa...

Well it is not African for sure. If not Formosa them a mainland Asia with a Chinese look.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2026, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,146
Posted By Tim Simmons
This might explain the sword knot only if my...

This might explain the sword knot only if my suggestion is correct.

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2022/06/27/2003780629
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2026, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,146
Posted By Tim Simmons
That looks like from old Formosa with a bit of...

That looks like from old Formosa with a bit of European sword knot added.
Forum: European Armoury 24th April 2026, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,907
Posted By Tim Simmons
1833 italian sabre.

My latest piece. I bought this as it was reletively affordable and looks good. Wester & Co so not later than 1883. Blade has seen some sort of use being rather sharp with a few nicks on the edge...
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