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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,095
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2017, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,095
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,570
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2016, 04:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,496
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,348
Posted By Iliad
David, thank you for your advice. Fortunately I...

David, thank you for your advice. Fortunately I did not pay a lot for the item and it is reasonably decorative anyway.
Best wishes to all Forum members
Brian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,348
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 48,261
Posted By Iliad
Tiger Claw Daggers

Images of my two Tiger Claw Daggers.
Best regards to all.
Brian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 34,157
Posted By Iliad
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
Forum: European Armoury 12th September 2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,154
Posted By Iliad
Sword for ID

Thanks, guys,
I now know what I have. Very grateful for your assistance.
Brian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 34,157
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,154
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 34,157
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,118
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,535
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,619
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: European Armoury 17th September 2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 28,329
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,937
Posted By Iliad
Maori short club

Patu, not Pata.

Best,
Brian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,157
Posted By Iliad
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
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,607
Posted By Iliad
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....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,607
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th October 2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,798
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th October 2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,798
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th October 2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,798
Posted By Iliad
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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,111
Posted By Iliad
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
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,111
Posted By Iliad
I have looked at this link and am amazed at the...

I have looked at this link and am amazed at the variety and quality of the items shown. Thank you so much for providing the reference.
Brian
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