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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  11th February 2025, 01:44 AM | 
	
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				 Thank you very much Corrado 26 for your reply.... 
 Thank you very much Corrado 26 for your reply. That fact  is what makes me insecure about it, though I had it for about two decades. I only learned about these 'brand new antiques' quite recently.
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  10th February 2025, 02:50 AM | 
	
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				 Is this Jezail authentic? 
 Hi Everyone.
 
 Requesting your expertise on this jezail, on whether it is authentic, and all-original.
 
 It weighs  3.266 kg. and is 125.5 cm. in length, approximately.  Hope the photos are clear...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  20th December 2021, 02:34 PM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  14th December 2021, 01:25 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  11th December 2021, 03:31 PM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  9th December 2021, 12:29 PM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  8th December 2021, 02:05 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: European Armoury  29th November 2021, 02:41 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: European Armoury  27th November 2021, 03:53 PM | 
	
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				 Crossbows review please 
 Hi everyone,
 
 I have pictutres of two crossbows here. I will appreciate information on their origin, age, maker if possible, whether used for hunting or military and most importantly their...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  2nd November 2021, 04:14 PM | 
	
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				 Thank you Ken and David for the valuable pieces... 
 Thank you Ken and David for the valuable pieces of advice. I already joined the Nihonto group. As long as you  people validate my sword as antique and authentic, I am very satisfied. 😄 P. S. I sent a...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  1st November 2021, 02:33 PM | 
	
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				 Hi David,  
  
Your reply is much appreciated.... 
 Hi David,
 
 Your reply is much appreciated. Yes, I have joined
 Nihonto. Thank you for this suggestion. Yes, I do have the scabbard but I don't see any writing on it. Anyway, as long as it  is...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  1st November 2021, 02:25 PM | 
	
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				 Hi Ken,  
  
Thank you for your swift reply. Does... 
 Hi Ken,
 
 Thank you for your swift reply. Does my sword look antique to you? I have just joined the Nihonto Message Board and am eagerly waiting
 for expert opinions such as yours. Thank you for...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  1st November 2021, 07:57 AM | 
	
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				 Katana for review, please. 
 Hi Guys,
 Hope you are all. I have a Katana to show you. Will appreciate  very much your expert opinions  on its style, age, maker and origin. Most importantly, its authenticity🙂. It weighs 565 grams...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  26th October 2021, 03:07 PM | 
	
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				 Thanks Ian, Rob too... confirmation of your... 
 Thanks Ian, Rob too... confirmation of your dagger is likewise a  validation of mine. Mine  weighs just under 100 grams. I'm visualizing a woman of the 1890's carrying such a weapon - a lightweight...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  24th October 2021, 07:40 AM | 
	
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				 Hi Ian,  
  
Yippee! I am extremely delighted... 
 Hi Ian,
 
 Yippee! I am extremely delighted with your
 findings, all of which are supported by your very keen eye and knowledge on its style, materials used, details and condition. The seller said it...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  22nd October 2021, 01:41 PM | 
	
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				 Hi Ian,  
  
Thank you for the swift reply. Much... 
 Hi Ian,
 
 Thank you for the swift reply. Much appreciated. The magnet sticks to the blade and pommel but not to the cross guard nor the handle.  Also, I want to make 2 corrections : widest part of...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  22nd October 2021, 06:52 AM | 
	
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				 Small wavy  dagger 
 Hi guys,
 
 Need your expertise on this wavy  dagger. It's small, only 8 7/8 inches long, both blade and handle are almost 4 1/2 inches in length, the widest part of the blade is 5/8th of an inch....
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  29th May 2013, 04:53 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  27th May 2013, 07:54 AM | 
	
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				 Sword for I.D. 
 Hello. Could I please have your opinions on this sword?? Thank you.
 
 vantique :shrug:
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  25th May 2013, 09:56 AM | 
	
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				 Sword for I.D. 
 Hi,
 
 I need your help on this one. Thanks guys!! :shrug:  :shrug:
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  26th March 2011, 10:07 AM | 
	
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				 Hi Kai!  
  
Here are pics of the markings. Sorry... 
 Hi Kai!
 
 Here are pics of the markings. Sorry for the delay, and here's hoping they're
 not upside down  :confused:. As to etching to see lamination, maybe just a small portion of the blade?? All...
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  20th March 2011, 05:35 PM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  20th March 2011, 04:44 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: Ethnographic Weapons  20th March 2011, 02:29 AM | 
	
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