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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2015, 06:20 PM
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Posted By Devadatta
As for me, it's not Uzbek and definetly not...

As for me, it's not Uzbek and definetly not African. I see here typical Uyghur knife from Yangissar city
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th July 2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,307
Posted By Devadatta
Have one piece forged from file

Have one piece forged from file
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,421
Posted By Devadatta
Some more

Some more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2012, 08:42 AM
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Views: 5,421
Posted By Devadatta
Ottoman pistol, fake or real?

Hello Gentlemen,

Here I have some pics of what was called "ottoman pistol" and sold at our local auction (they still have sellers logo), I just think this pistol was made quite recently as a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,627
Posted By Devadatta
This guy has it fixed in some sophisticated way...

This guy has it fixed in some sophisticated way but actually I cannot understand - how...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,627
Posted By Devadatta
Bedouin sash?

Hello everyone, I'm making up a mannequin of Trans-Jordan Desert Patrol, I obtained a full suit but to be honest I have no idea how to fix the red sash or whatever it is with tassels. Yet I just...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
Oh I'm so sorry, that's other sultan, the...

Oh I'm so sorry, that's other sultan, the original photo dates back to 1938 so am I right that's Said bin Taimur?

P.S. Ah, I see your reply now, thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
Also reprint - Omani sultan Qaboos with royal...

Also reprint - Omani sultan Qaboos with royal dagger
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 511
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Posted By Devadatta
Young Palestinian with shibria dagger

Young Palestinian with shibria dagger
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:49 PM
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Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
Also... These are reprints but anyway I...

Also...

These are reprints but anyway I purchased them. Bedouins of Palestine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
One more found, also from my collection

One more found, also from my collection
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
And one of my favorite photos, latest purchase -...

And one of my favorite photos, latest purchase - yet on the way to me so I show you scan of previous owner with his watermarks, soon it'll arrive. Arab volunteer at battle for Jerusalem, he has a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
Jordan Arab Legion:

Jordan Arab Legion:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:10 PM
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Posted By Devadatta
More...

More...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,292
Posted By Devadatta
Hello, that could be a good topic, I personally...

Hello, that could be a good topic, I personally collect old photos of people with cold-arms, there are several ethnical types among them.

Yemen, Oman, Saudi, Jordan
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,421
Posted By Devadatta
Because they are cossack shashkas and were used...

Because they are cossack shashkas and were used far not only for dance during the history :D

I agree however that the particular swords in hands of the dancers in the video provided are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,363
Posted By Devadatta
Great work and very interesting, thank you very...

Great work and very interesting, thank you very much
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 314,089
Posted By Devadatta
Gents, sorry to interrupt your discussion, but...

Gents, sorry to interrupt your discussion, but here I found several old photos with straight saif. As I see they belong to forum member Michael Blalock, so I really hope there's no problem if I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,046
Posted By Devadatta
Hello everyone, sorry to disturb but I only...

Hello everyone, sorry to disturb but I only recently learned from Ibrahiim that straight saifs are for dance only, I remember a forum member showed here a unique Omani saif with wootz blade, I think...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,754
Posted By Devadatta
Are these actually firebombs or...?

Hello Gentlemen,

Recently I was interested in obtaining what is often being called as "islamic terracot (ceramic) grenade (firebomb)". For better understanding I place a picture, but it's just one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 314,089
Posted By Devadatta
Also as I can see straight saifs often serve as...

Also as I can see straight saifs often serve as official presents..
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 314,089
Posted By Devadatta
Salaams Ibrahiim, thank you for ansewr. So...

Salaams Ibrahiim, thank you for ansewr.

So as far as I understand you, long straight saif was made only for dancing and never was a weapon, neither battle one nor what we can call presentation...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 314,089
Posted By Devadatta
I wonder what sword does this man at the picture...

I wonder what sword does this man at the picture have, I guess it shall be a curved kattara or can it be straight saif?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,268
Posted By Devadatta
In Russia you can find old shashkas with bakelite...

In Russia you can find old shashkas with bakelite handle grips, so the material was actually used. The khanjar is just great and definitely antique, not tourist
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th February 2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,559
Posted By Devadatta
It seems the blade is taken from some european...

It seems the blade is taken from some european regimental/officer dress dagger
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