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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 42,014
Posted By Rich
Fernando Form looks legit. Can't read...

Fernando

Form looks legit. Can't read signature (posted upside down). In terrible shape. Can tell nothing of hamon nor hada. Would cost in four figures to properly restore (not a DIY project)....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rich
I believe you have an early/mid 20th C. India...

I believe you have an early/mid 20th C. India made knock off of a Rodgers Sheffield knife. Hope I am wrong, but I've seen a lot of that type of knife.
Forum: European Armoury 4th June 2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 53,262
Posted By Rich
Please post a full length pic of the blade. Also...

Please post a full length pic of the blade. Also a close up if possible.

I also have a bamboo sword cane (Japanese blade) which was redone with a stag hilt. Just interested.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 1,244,469
Posted By Rich
Neat. Bet those guys could shot the eye out a bug...

Neat. Bet those guys could shot the eye out a bug from 70 yards.
Curious, what's the sword the guy on the right in the first pic is carrying?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,898
Posted By Rich
To me (I collect Finnish puukko), the Romanian...

To me (I collect Finnish puukko), the Romanian don't resemble most puukko any more than guardless knives from most everywhere. The sabbards are interesting though. thanks for posting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,961
Posted By Rich
First, I know NOTHING about Asian weapons other...

First, I know NOTHING about Asian weapons other than Nihonto.
Given the writing on the scabbard, I would suggest a possible tourist item????
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,323
Posted By Rich
Two of my 4 khodmi have both the suspension ring...

Two of my 4 khodmi have both the suspension ring and the leather strip which I suspect was threaded through the hole in handle as a keeper strap (just speculation).
Rich
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,716
Posted By Rich
Not a Schively bowie - not his style.

Not a Schively bowie - not his style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,796
Posted By Rich
Definitely not a Kauhava Puukko :)

Definitely not a Kauhava Puukko :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,468
Posted By Rich
Beautiful piece. I think the inscription is "Om...

Beautiful piece. I think the inscription is "Om Mani Padme Hum" ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,904
Posted By Rich
Pics of your punal please.

Pics of your punal please.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,634
Posted By Rich
Actually, I've found them to be quite nice and...

Actually, I've found them to be quite nice and helpful, not to mention very knowledgeable.
Of course the teenie boppers who want to know about the Ninja sword they bought at the mall
aren't taken...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 29,005
Posted By Rich
From the way the handle is wrapped and the...

From the way the handle is wrapped and the quality of fittings, I believe this is a Satsuma Rebellion sword. Low quality, but real
Japanese sword. Can't tell much from blade pics, but seems (?) to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2021, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,403
Posted By Rich
Say hi to your tuxedo cat. My tuxedo says meow...

Say hi to your tuxedo cat. My tuxedo says meow to him :)
Oh, nice dagger too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,712
Posted By Rich
Lee As I mentioned in my email, your hard...

Lee

As I mentioned in my email, your hard work is so very much appreciated. I might suggest while re-doing stuff you might want to set it up as a secure site(s) - https not just http. Might reduce...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,125
Posted By Rich
Welcome back

Welcome back online. We missed Viking/Ethnographic.
Hope you didn't have too much trouble fixing the problems.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,106
Posted By Rich
Agreed, post it to Nihonto Message Board. Nice...

Agreed, post it to Nihonto Message Board. Nice looking, possibly recent (Showa) ken blade. Previously mounted - two mekugi-ana,
One through part of mei. What is the koshirae made of? Never seen...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,539
Posted By Rich
Nice knife. I have one like it. "J" is for Janne....

Nice knife. I have one like it. "J" is for Janne. I believe it is the Pornestrari model or maybe the Border Patrol (Rajapuukko) model. Older style sheath. Has not been in their catalog for a long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2021, 05:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,632
Posted By Rich
I like it, If you get tired of it, send it my way...

I like it, If you get tired of it, send it my way
Rich ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 21,275
Posted By Rich
Interesting piece. Put a cross guard on the blade...

Interesting piece. Put a cross guard on the blade and it becomes an European hunting knife.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,042
Posted By Rich
Where?? I'd like one (if they are not to...

Where?? I'd like one (if they are not to expensive).
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,685
Posted By Rich
Interesting site in India making/selling Kirpin: ...

Interesting site in India making/selling Kirpin:

http://www.khalsastore.com/Sikh-accessories/buy-kirpan-online

And other Sikh items.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,000
Posted By Rich
Nice letter openers. Blades very shiney - chromed?

Nice letter openers. Blades very shiney - chromed?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,620
Posted By Rich
It is not typical, but not uncommon for a katana...

It is not typical, but not uncommon for a katana or wakizashi to be re-tempered if it was burned in a fire or had the kissaki broken
It needs to be done by an expert. Please don't try it yourself....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,036
Posted By Rich
I have two similar knives. Labeled them as...

I have two similar knives. Labeled them as Tibetan, know they could be Nepal or Bhutan. I think (?) the wood handled one is possibly older. Any more info appreciated. (My photo editing software is...
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