Ethnographic Arms & Armour
  

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 14 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 334
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: broadaxe
Forum: European Armoury 9th February 2025, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,333
Posted By broadaxe
Repurposed sword blade. I researched the...

Repurposed sword blade.
I researched the Beidana somehow and handled various variations. One thing is in common: the blade is single edged and broadens towards the tip, like a machete. Forged by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2025, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 42,064
Posted By broadaxe
Nice representation of Syrian Saif, I would not...

Nice representation of Syrian Saif, I would not say "crude", rather plain, or munition grade, a true fighting saber, with good Ottoman-period fittings, especially the leather stitching on the...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,647
Posted By broadaxe
I was too hasty. This one - isn't it strictly...

I was too hasty. This one - isn't it strictly Portuguese type? I have a modern made one of identical form.
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,647
Posted By broadaxe
Isn't the straight one - dagger shaped - a...

Isn't the straight one - dagger shaped - a Portuguese knife?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,215
Posted By broadaxe
The common term is "khanjar" (dagger), and as Mr....

The common term is "khanjar" (dagger), and as Mr. Alnakkas pointed out, hard to determine exact origin. This one seems more general-Syrian rather Majdali.
Forum: European Armoury 7th August 2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 32,802
Posted By broadaxe
This is also known as "half hatchet"....

This is also known as "half hatchet". Industrially-made. probably early to mid
20th c.
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,143
Posted By broadaxe
I agree, the problem is that non-spherical...

I agree, the problem is that non-spherical projectile, shot from a cannon, being more hurled than actually shot, loosing range, power and precision.
Forum: European Armoury 1st August 2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,143
Posted By broadaxe
Catapult projectiles are much less dressed, they...

Catapult projectiles are much less dressed, they show lots of dimples and bumps, as they don't have to go through a barrel.
Forum: European Armoury 18th June 2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,685
Posted By broadaxe
While I'm a little off my field here, I tend to...

While I'm a little off my field here, I tend to think it is neither an original nor fake, but a vintage 'project' someone made for recreational purposes.
Forum: European Armoury 19th December 2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,044
Posted By broadaxe
The sword is indeed a puzzle. I think the etched...

The sword is indeed a puzzle. I think the etched decoration has been added later on sometimes after the sword went out of service, maybe to perform as a bearing arm - note the huge size.
The guard...
Forum: European Armoury 16th December 2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,044
Posted By broadaxe
Question Please indicate full length and weight.

Please indicate full length and weight.
Forum: European Armoury 28th September 2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,040
Posted By broadaxe
Nothing to do with hunting. Appears to be a...

Nothing to do with hunting. Appears to be a sword-cane, one of many kinds. Please post a photo of it in close position.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,939
Posted By broadaxe
This is the back side, please show the front. ...

This is the back side, please show the front.
Appears to be mid-20th c, still a good work.
Forum: European Armoury 16th August 2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,622
Posted By broadaxe
Being military-grade, such blades still saw some...

Being military-grade, such blades still saw some action by the mid-19th c.
Forum: European Armoury 16th August 2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,086
Posted By broadaxe
If I recall right, there were almost no details...

If I recall right, there were almost no details on the spot. AFAIK the longer, slender one is more of a Turkish type/influence, while the broader one with decorative holes is strictly Russian.
Forum: European Armoury 15th August 2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,086
Posted By broadaxe
Berdiches from the National History Museum of...

Berdiches from the National History Museum of Ukraine, Kiev:
Forum: European Armoury 19th July 2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,386
Posted By broadaxe
Nice thread indeed. Most actual breech blocks...

Nice thread indeed. Most actual breech blocks have a forcing cone at the business end, and fitted with a true, full size handle, that can accommodate a gloved hand.
Past thread with good examples:
...
Forum: European Armoury 28th June 2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,136
Posted By broadaxe
Very nice item! As said here before, it is a...

Very nice item! As said here before, it is a reduced size mortar - or actually a howitzer, as the trunnions are set in the middle of the (very) short barrel, and the elevating angle is limited....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,404
Posted By broadaxe
Arab countries Jews used the term 'faranji' to...

Arab countries Jews used the term 'faranji' to describe all things European, especially attire, accessories, manners.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd November 2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,934
Posted By broadaxe
Exactly my point: several patterns, abundant in...

Exactly my point: several patterns, abundant in cider regions like Bretagne.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd November 2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,934
Posted By broadaxe
Sure, well known fact. Sometimes it is pretty...

Sure, well known fact. Sometimes it is pretty hard to tell between, sometimes there is no difference. As a collector and researcher, I also believed this fine example of blacksmithing was forged to...
Forum: European Armoury 21st November 2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,934
Posted By broadaxe
Sorry to burst the bubble, it is a French...

Sorry to burst the bubble, it is a French agri-tool called coup-marc.
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,047
Posted By broadaxe
Something to take in consideration: 'sail' hilt...

Something to take in consideration: 'sail' hilt daggers were mostly high-end objects, meaning the fit & finish on them were taken with effort and precision.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,686
Posted By broadaxe
Recent Jordanian, the handle is horn, either cow...

Recent Jordanian, the handle is horn, either cow or goat.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2019, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,369
Posted By broadaxe
I'd say Philippines as well. Strong Spanish...

I'd say Philippines as well. Strong Spanish influence and may have been made for the Spanish market. They were also quite popular with US GI's stationed there by the end of WWII, as personal purchase...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 334
Page 1 of 14 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:52 AM.

Contact Us - Registration & Forum Rules - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.