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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd October 2025, 07:22 PM
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Thanks! Now all I need to do is find a gong!

Thanks! Now all I need to do is find a gong!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st October 2025, 07:15 PM
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Views: 1,292
Posted By drac2k
Unknown Instrument

I recently purchased a lot with these items in it,I'm guessing that they are some type of instrument to strike a gong, etc. They measure approx. 9" long and the heads are solid;I.m not sure if they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2025, 08:29 PM
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Views: 1,945
Posted By drac2k
Well said!! I have often thought that these...

Well said!! I have often thought that these materials that are confiscated by governments should be cataloged, micro chipped, serial numbered and certificated.The items can then be resold and the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By drac2k
I don't want to belabor the argument, however...

I don't want to belabor the argument, however "Theatre Knives," are not the sole dominion of the "US or GI's." Just today I received a WW2 Japanese fighting Knife, made from the end of a French M1866...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,545
Posted By drac2k
Hotspur, that is one heck of a Spring...

Hotspur, that is one heck of a Spring Cleaning!What a wonderful collection!
I myself am a fan ot the "theatre Knife," whether it be a Civil War Bowie to a WW2 Dagger.Some are no better than "Prison...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 12:46 PM
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Views: 2,545
Posted By drac2k
One of the variations made by...

One of the variations made by E.G.W(E.G.Waterman), out of N.Y.;usually they will be marked "EGW."
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st October 2025, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,793
Posted By drac2k
How about "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner,"...

How about "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner," by Warren Zevon?
Forum: European Armoury 28th September 2025, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,643
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 07:33 PM
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Views: 6,626
Posted By drac2k
Thanks,they are well used.They have that rich...

Thanks,they are well used.They have that rich glossy oily patina and some dings, etc. not shown.The war club has a great feel to it.On a previous post on this forum I read that the designs on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,626
Posted By drac2k
Two Australian Clubs to Share

I recently picked up these clubs.The longest one measures 45" and it is extremely heavy and dense.A single blow from it would prove fatal.
Forum: European Armoury 24th September 2025, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,643
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!You are probably right;I lazily use pike,...

Thanks!You are probably right;I lazily use pike, halbred, and spontoon interchangeably because I am not well versed enough to know the difference.The longer blade could almost be Chinese in...
Forum: European Armoury 19th September 2025, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,643
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, those were my thoughts as well;any idea...

Thanks, those were my thoughts as well;any idea of the country of origin and the approx. age?
Forum: European Armoury 18th September 2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,643
Posted By drac2k
A Pair of Pike Heads,but from Where ?

I just acquired these 2 Pike Heads and I am guessing that they are of European Origin.
The blade of the longer one measures 19.75" x 7" and all of the edges are quite sharp.
The shorter heavy blade...
Forum: European Armoury 29th August 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 114,604
Posted By drac2k
Since the blade appeared to have round copper...

Since the blade appeared to have round copper inserts at one time, could the rectangular cutout at the base of the hilt at one time also have been adorned with copper, brass,etc., which is now...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th August 2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,111
Posted By drac2k
With the exception of the wooden handle, there...

With the exception of the wooden handle, there are 2 pcs. that are either bone or tusk.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th August 2025, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,111
Posted By drac2k
Rick, are you talking about the smaller piece or...

Rick, are you talking about the smaller piece or both of them?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,111
Posted By drac2k
From my view,I definitely believe them to be...

From my view,I definitely believe them to be bone.The lashing looks like it could work on my piece, the only exception is that my implement has a provision for a haft to be inserted inside it whereas...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,111
Posted By drac2k
My theory is that there was a wooden haft that...

My theory is that there was a wooden haft that went through the middle of the heavy hoe shaped implement and that it was lashed onto the shaft, through the cleat, pulling it down, locking it to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd August 2025, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,111
Posted By drac2k
Inuit Adze or Tool ?

I recently procured some items that were listed as "Inuit Root Diggers," and that made sense, however when I got the items, they were quite large, especially the Adze.I haven't seen( my knowledge on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,184
Posted By drac2k
Beautiful Sword;I really like the file work on...

Beautiful Sword;I really like the file work on the back of the tip of the blade.
Funny, I always assumed that the kampilan was a two handed weapon;seeing is believing,thanks for educating me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2025, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,466
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Tim; you are the one who fostered my...

Thanks Tim; you are the one who fostered my fondness for Amazonian Weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,466
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for the insightful comments!The...

Thanks to all for the insightful comments!The lance measures 84" tall and the blade is heavy enough to also act as a club.
The insect infestation could have been original to the tree prior to it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2025, 03:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,466
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, that was my first guess.

Thanks, that was my first guess.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2025, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,466
Posted By drac2k
Amazonian or Papua New Guinea Spears

Well these 2 items just came out of the tube after 14 months;what I mean by the the tube is a 6" diameter PVC piece of pipe with end caps, filled with mothballs.
As you can see they have extensive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,671
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!

Thanks!
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