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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2023, 05:08 PM
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Posted By moose
Dang, I checked in hoping to find out more about...

Dang, I checked in hoping to find out more about the sansibar.
Anyone have an authentic they could weigh?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 50,187
Posted By moose
On the right is my diminutive kakatua style...

On the right is my diminutive kakatua style pommel made of ivory. Blunt but not quite as blunt as Spunger's.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 50,187
Posted By moose
Thanks! Ron, Been doing different things but...

Thanks! Ron,
Been doing different things but have swung by once in awhile. I'm training in FMA's again so picking out a couple of my swords to do some restoration on. Figured I'd need to be picking...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 50,187
Posted By moose
Fantastic! Thanks for posting. :eek:

Fantastic! Thanks for posting. :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,956
Posted By moose
Interesting Philippine Knife

Lew,
Haven't been around for awhile. Hopped on and notice your knife.

Similar to one I posted 4 years ago. When I did my etch I was pleasantly surprised with the differential hardening and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 29,348
Posted By moose
Post More Shark Tooth Swords

Thought I might mention that there has been evidence of shark tooth swords used by the indigenous peoples of the Midwestern States here in the USA. Cahokia Mounds, IL USA

Here's a link to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2006, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,118
Posted By moose
Talking "Would like comments on this." Bill, I have...

"Would like comments on this."

Bill, I have one similar that I've posted before on another thread.
From memory the blade is 18"
I sure would like a pair! ;)
very nice.!

moose
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,165
Posted By moose
Fj, Yes, you might see my sifu out there...

Fj,

Yes, you might see my sifu out there (Eric Smith) if he can swing it.
I didn't mention it but Prof. Walt Hartenburg (sp?) is coming up from Indiana also this weekend to see Cacoy. If we had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2006, 03:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,165
Posted By moose
Talking Escrima

Don't mean to hijack the thread but I haven't posted in a year. Found this thread while searching some posts.

I also study JKD and Doce Pares escrima. My school's linage is through Richard, he...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,978
Posted By moose
Arrow Steve, Thank you, I like it too! :) It's...

Steve,

Thank you, I like it too! :) It's solid and razor sharp. You could use it and it wouldn't let you down. I like that a lot in the blades I collect. Yours sure fit's the bill too!

Ian,
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2005, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,978
Posted By moose
Arrow Here's the picture of the nicks and one of the...

Here's the picture of the nicks and one of the Luzon bolo.

Would appreciate your comments,

moose
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2005, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,978
Posted By moose
Philippine Dagger for ID and Comment

Well I thought the Kris thread was getting too long so I thought I would start a fresh one.

Following that thread. Here's the next piece in my collection. It's a nice dagger, got a real nice heft...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2005, 02:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow bump to the top. moose

bump to the top.

moose
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2005, 05:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Remount questions

Battara,
Or anybody else that wants to chime in. :)

This is all premature because my new blade hasn't arrived yet. But I know the asang asang/s are missing on it.

If the handle above fits...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Ah! now it's getting clearer.

"moose 49017? :eek: :eek: :eek: "

Spunjer,
I went back and took a look. Brazilian Ju Jitsu Fan..... :p :p
brazjitsfan...I get it now! :D

Looking forward to seeing what I got.

Now...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2005, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
3rd Kris Just the handle

This Kris handle was an E-bay buy around a year ago.. Thought I was sneaking something out from under you guys watchful eyes.

Alas, the blade it was on was very dissapointing. The luks were very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2005, 06:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Bill, The second blade is always brighter....

Bill,
The second blade is always brighter. Never dulls or tarnishes anymore than it is. Would that mean to you that it has a higher nickle content?

I always thought the first blade was old. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Now no one has mentioned the fiber wrapping on...

Now no one has mentioned the fiber wrapping on the second kris.
I would think that this could not be as old as the blade and ivory cockatoo. Maybe re-wrapped somewhere around or just before WWII? ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2005, 03:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Battara, What are your thoughts about the...

Battara,
What are your thoughts about the golden metal inlaid on this kris?
Maker's Mark? Isn't it odd, the one piece inlaid in the long channel?

I think this is what Frederico is refering to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2005, 01:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Thanks Fredrico, I have come to appreciate it...

Thanks Fredrico,
I have come to appreciate it more over the years. It's faster, just seems more practical in the hand. :D

Here's a close up of the deep incising near the tip.

moose
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2005, 10:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Kris #2

Here's the second kris I bought. Again a number of years ago. Got this one at a gun show. It was laying on the table in a big pile of mixed blades

I liked it intially because of the diminutive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2005, 08:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Battara, Thanks. Later on I'll post some pics...

Battara,
Thanks. Later on I'll post some pics of a dagger I have that I believe has Solomon's square and some Tridents on it.

Yes it looks like silver and Gold over copper. Is that called suassa?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Question I have another kris I wanted to post for comments...

I have another kris I wanted to post for comments and Id. Should I post it here or should I start a new thread??

Forumites suggestions?

moose
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Arrow Ok, Thanks for those thoughts. Here's a picture...

Ok,
Thanks for those thoughts. Here's a picture of the design in the end , down by the point.

Do these represent a trident? Supposedly to protect the owner??

How about some of you other Moro...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 27,210
Posted By moose
Thumbs up PI Kris for ID and Comments

Been lurking for over a year. Thought I would post some photos and go through my collection one by one and see what I can learn about them.

This is my first kris. I bought it somewhere around...
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