Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th May 2017, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,120
Good Morning all,
Thank you for the replies so...
Good Morning all,
Thank you for the replies so far.
The two side knives are not sharp and are probably more ornamental than useful. The sword blade also has not been sharpened and is made of rather...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2017, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,120
Sudanese kaskara
Greetings all,
Here are pics of my latest purchase. The auction catalogue said that it is a Sudanese Kaskara. The scabbard is contained within what I think is a lizard skin. Are there lizards in...
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Forum: European Armoury
7th May 2016, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,613
Revolver with attached Bayonet
Greetings all,
A recent museum visit provided me with this photo of an edged weapon, namely a revolver with a bayonet attached, alternatively a bayonet with revolver attached. I thought that it may...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2016, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,647
Haladie
Greetings all,
I have just acquired a Haladie, and am now posting photos. I hope that it may be of some small interest and will add to archive material. Any and all comments welcome.
Best regards...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2016, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,383
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th March 2016, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,383
Phillipines Punal?
Greetings all,
Here are photos of my latest purchase. The seller said that it is a Punal from the Phillipines, but I am not familiar with the term.
Can the experts confirm this please?
Any and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th November 2015, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 48,679
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th September 2015, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 34,442
Indian Mace
Guys,
Just a quick note to say thank you for all the comments. My tiny store of knowledge has become a little larger.
Best regards,
Brian
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Forum: European Armoury
12th September 2015, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,220
Sword for ID
Thanks, guys,
I now know what I have. Very grateful for your assistance.
Brian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th September 2015, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 34,442
Indian Mace
Hi Guys,
I am absolutely thrilled to have sparked such an interesting exchange of views!
Just a thought about the possibility that the spikes may cause the mace to be stuck in the victim and...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th September 2015, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,220
Sword for ID
Good Morning/Evening all,
I realise that my Title of "sword for ID" is not particularly informative, but I do not know what else to put!
The blade has been chromed and so any markings on the blade...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th September 2015, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 34,442
Indian Mace
Greetings,
A recent purchase of an Indian spiked mace. I searched the site's library but could not find anything similar, so thought that I would post these pictures for the archives. I think maybe...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2015, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,170
Is this a Chilanum?
Greetings all,
I have just acquired this dagger. I am sure that I have seen pics of something similar somewhere, but can't remember where. With advancing years I have developed CRA disease (Can't...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd November 2014, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,558
Russian Troops 1915
Greetings all,
Here are some pics of some Russian troops in 1915, showing edged weapons being carried. The officer shown prominently is the brother of the Czar.
I hope that these are of some...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2014, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,652
Divided Blade Dagger
Greetings All,
Here are pics of a recent purchase. My stock of reference books is small and I am unable to identify the dagger. Looks Indo-Persian to me. It seems to my inexpert eye that dividing...
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Forum: European Armoury
17th September 2014, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 28,528
Caltrops in WW 1
Greetings all,
I recently came upon this photo of two Canadian soldiers standing by boards with Caltrops set in. It is a World War One photo, the caltrops were set by the retreating German Army in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th August 2014, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 15,009
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th July 2014, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,244
Indian Parrying Shield
Greetings all,
Here are a few pics of a recent purchase. I hope that it will be of interest and at least can go into the archives.
Best regards
Brian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd December 2013, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,675
Hi to all,
I have referred the matter back to...
Hi to all,
I have referred the matter back to the seller and he concedes that the item may well be Indian.
Regardless of origin, I like it very much and am pleased to have it in my collection....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2013, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,675
Chinese Glaive
Greetings to all,
My latest purchase is this Chinese Glaive. The seller is a reputable UK dealer and it was described as a 19th century polearm. The blade is quite thick and weighty. It could be...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
16th October 2013, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,890
David,
Thank you for your helpful and...
David,
Thank you for your helpful and encouraging words.
You are correct in describing me as a general collector of weapons. Here in New Zealand I would be described as a "Magpie" collector. A...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
14th October 2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,890
Large Keris
Greetings,
Thanks to all who have contributed their expert opinions. I am quite happy to accept that the Keris is of souvenir quality, as I did not pay much for it. But, it looks great as a display...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
13th October 2013, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,890
large Keris
Greetings all,
I have just now acquired a Keris which seems to me to be larger than normal. The seller (who probably knows even less than me!) thought that it is ceremonial rather than for use as a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd October 2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 28,227
Indo Persian axe
Greetings Horsa,
I noted your reference to Sufi festivals and followed it up. I am attaching an interesting pic which shows the use of sharp objects.
Brian
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd October 2013, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 28,227
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