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20th October 2006, 02:45 PM
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here's the blade. i believe it's the first picture where it looks as if the blade was used to block what appears to be an incoming blow, so much so that it made a dent and separated the lamination weld. i would say it's a battle scar. on the bottom picture, you could almost see the 'stepladder' (for a better lack of terms) lamination on the blade, left side...
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22nd October 2006, 03:15 PM
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Bangkung
back to her glory days...
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22nd October 2006, 05:55 PM
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Here is my Bangkung. The silver Punto is a later replacement done by our own Battara, stand up B and wave your hand, so everyone can see you. |
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22nd October 2006, 07:17 PM
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Ron:
That's quite a dent. Possibly a strike from a bullet? Ian. |
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23rd October 2006, 05:43 AM
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ian,
the distance of the dent is about a third of the total length from the tip, and the thickness at this point is still 5/16". needless to say, it's a solid, heavy blade. it would take a lot to create that dent. bullet grazing it is a strong possibililty. kino, wow, excellent piece you got there, brah! the naga hilt itself is unique, but another aspect that's interesting is where the blade connects to the handle, you know, the grills. pretty common on northern sundangs, but i've never seen that on moro weapons. btw, don't you have the shandigan bangkung as well? |
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23rd October 2006, 08:33 PM
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Kino,
I forgot all about that piece. Hope the drool stains don't show.  I liked working on that piece.BTW - I waved but couldn't see anyone wave back. 
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23rd October 2006, 08:46 PM
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That dent was more likely made by a parry from another weapon the chances that a bullet caused the damage is slim to none  You would have to shoot the back of the sword jjj-just right  .Lew |
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23rd October 2006, 09:37 PM
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Hello all, I am new here
 Some of my stuff: Arabian Dagger:  Early 20th century Portoguese bayonet:  Ottoman sword, approximately 200ish years old:  I am just starting my collection of real antique weapons, as well as newly made replicas. |
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29th October 2006, 08:48 PM
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It looks real nice, I bet it has a european blade, and is likely fitted in Damascus.
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30th October 2006, 07:31 PM
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   Its not clear on the second picture, but the blade has some sort of engarving. The dealer said it was Ottoman. It shows a cresent and a sun if I am not mistaken. The blade also has the "dimashqi" patterns on it. Hope this helps, if you want anymore info or pictures taken, tell me
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24th October 2006, 03:47 AM
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Welcome Hrthuma. Hope you enjoy your time here.
Ian. |
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26th October 2006, 02:14 AM
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Thanks Ian
And I will try to post a closer look to my blades. I might also get a new sword soon. And I think I might need some assistance identifying where and when it was used. Thanks again |
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26th October 2006, 02:35 AM
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My recent buys
Just got this Tulwar last week and The Indo Persian Axe? yesterday, Ill post better pics of the axe once I get it.
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