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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2016, 07:14 PM
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Posted By AkaaliSingh
rip warrior

rip warrior
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2016, 11:06 AM
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Views: 5,781
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Thank you kahnjar for your replies! I am...

Thank you kahnjar for your replies! I am currently testing this method on another warped dhal. It has a worse warp than this.

I applied steam on both sides on the sections that I intended to flex...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,342
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Here are examples of new gold/silver tulwars..

Here are examples of new gold/silver tulwars..
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2016, 08:28 PM
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Posted By AkaaliSingh
Here is another silver and gold example.. again...

Here is another silver and gold example.. again abit white residue all over due to too much wax.. apologies.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2016, 08:26 PM
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Views: 7,342
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Hi Jens, How do you know its from Kishingarh? ...

Hi Jens, How do you know its from Kishingarh?

This sword is a beast... 37inches top to bottom of the hilt. Blade is 34 inches.. Here are some close ups. The white residue is the excess wax left...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2016, 06:07 PM
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Views: 7,342
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Hi Jens , i'll measure the thickness of the blade...

Hi Jens , i'll measure the thickness of the blade and get some more images for further research. I'll post new copies of this hilt too for comparison.

I will try and copy the stamp also.. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,342
Posted By AkaaliSingh
its 100% antique and not a reproduction.. the...

its 100% antique and not a reproduction.. the blade is very thick and heavy and not formed from steel metal..

I do own another example similar with gold and silver work. You can get nearly mint...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,342
Posted By AkaaliSingh
??bump anybody

??bump anybody
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,500
Posted By AkaaliSingh
How can one tell the difference between glass or...

How can one tell the difference between glass or crystal on handles? This boggles my mind :s The blade here looks to be pattern welded?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,777
Posted By AkaaliSingh
blade close up

blade close up
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2016, 04:59 AM
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Views: 6,777
Posted By AkaaliSingh
I'm leaning towards being it being vintage than...

I'm leaning towards being it being vintage than antique.. Here are closer pictures as requested. Thank you for the input so far!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2016, 04:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,404
Posted By AkaaliSingh
wootz

wootz
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2016, 04:54 AM
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Views: 7,404
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Hey guys , thanks for the input , here are some...

Hey guys , thanks for the input , here are some closer shots. I think the top section are ivory and bottom are bone? Looks like the blade is also wootz too , just needs a good etch!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,781
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Caring/Reforming Indian Dhal Shields?

Hi all , sorry for so many treads! I've got this dhal and wanted to reshape it slightly just so its flat along the edge. Does anybody know how this can be done?

Any information on what hide this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,404
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Ivory or bone? Choora

Hi guys I think is ivory on this afghan choora.. can anybody confirm? There also is a inscription on the spine i need a hand translating with..

Thank you
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,777
Posted By AkaaliSingh
New or old horse mughal dagger?

Hey guys is this a new or a old piece? Thoughts?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,820
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Inscription/markings on Axe ?

Hi guys heres another piece. I has very strange markings almost like fish stamped on the blade. Has anybody seen these before? I also need help with the translation please. Is it a afghan axe? What...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,342
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Rajput Tulwar stamp?

Hi all , here is a gold indian tulwar i own with large indian blade.. can anyone through more light to this sword? it seems to be rajput to me. I also need help with the inscription that is on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,343
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Smile Inscription on tulwar help!

Hi all , here is a gold indian tulwar i own with a persian blade.. can anyone through more light to this sword? I also need help with the inscription that is on the blade. Can anybody help with the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,830
Posted By AkaaliSingh
My two pennies worth: It does appear to be a...

My two pennies worth:

It does appear to be a new piece/tourist piece in full respect.. I've seen afew of these. I used to own a horse headed version...

Maybe 60-80 years old at the latest? i...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,937
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Miniature indo-persian knifes

Greetings all , what are your options on these miniature indo persian knifes? ( Under 5inches in length)

presentation pieces?

child pieces?



looking forward to the theories!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,284
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Chakram and Tulwar symbols

Greetings all , can anybody help i.d the markings on this chakkram and these two tulwars? Thank you

Regards Akaali Singh
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,568
Posted By AkaaliSingh
twin knifes for i.d

Greetings all , can anybody i.d these twin knifes? I have no idea where they originate from.

Look forward to your posts.

Regards , Akaali Singh
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,159
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Cool Karud Dagger for I.D

Greetings all! i have a Karud dagger for i.d , what is the handle material made of? Im thinking walrus ivory.. also what circa is the dagger from?

Many Thanks, Akaali Singh
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,520
Posted By AkaaliSingh
Thank you all for your replies! Sand is still...

Thank you all for your replies! Sand is still used to clean antique and new weapons in northern india. its a traditional method of Sikhs.. i will try the coke trick and maybe try to simple etch which...
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