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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2026, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,928
Posted By JeffS
My example has a propper distal taper and the...

My example has a propper distal taper and the blade shows significant use and is older than the scabbard. I believe that the lighter design is intentional from a functional context.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2026, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,928
Posted By JeffS
Ah of course. The distinctive profile is why I...

Ah of course. The distinctive profile is why I bought it, I knew I was remembering a thread. Apalit would have been the correct search term. Do others of this form also sport relatively thin blades?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2026, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,928
Posted By JeffS
Bolo origin

Can anyone help me identify origin of this Philippines bolo? 4mm spine (at ferrule), V grind, no peen, 25.2 cm blade, OAL 40 cm, 44cm in wood sheath, copper ferrule.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2026, 12:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,770
Posted By JeffS
Sorry, examples are old and gone but should be...

Sorry, examples are old and gone but should be easy to pull this one if re-posted with a search string based on confiscated example.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2026, 02:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,770
Posted By JeffS
Keep your eye on Ebay, there are companies that...

Keep your eye on Ebay, there are companies that sell these confiscated items on Ebay using the original photos and description and price structure - it may pop up again.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2026, 11:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,488
Posted By JeffS
Both are very nice. The handle of the top piece...

Both are very nice. The handle of the top piece looks very heavy relative to the narrow blade profile, must be interesting to handle. For the second, is tabak a name for the style?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 07:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,739
Posted By JeffS
I feel the scabbard is likely the most diagnostic...

I feel the scabbard is likely the most diagnostic feature, clearly made for the blade, unusual motifs.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2026, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,739
Posted By JeffS
Anyone recognize this?

A recent Ebay auction (I did not bid). This is an unusual piece. It was listed as a dha but many features don't line up. I am assuming the German portepee tassel is not original to the sword.

Tang...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2026, 12:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 43,330
Posted By JeffS
Can one of the handheld XRF be used to get...

Can one of the handheld XRF be used to get composition of studs, bands, inlays and other small components?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2026, 06:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 43,330
Posted By JeffS
Out of curiosity, how do you guys have access to...

Out of curiosity, how do you guys have access to X-ray for tasks like this?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2026, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149,304
Posted By JeffS
This was at a tourist market recently in Thinpu....

This was at a tourist market recently in Thinpu. Not for sale, personal utility of the lady working there. Her husband made the scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th March 2026, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 25,614
Posted By JeffS
Thanks for posting. What points to these being...

Thanks for posting. What points to these being for pupuk rather than containers for other purposes? The general cylindrical bamboo containers with Batak symbolic carvings are rather common and used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2026, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,822
Posted By JeffS
Next set

Next set
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2026, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,822
Posted By JeffS
More shots of the blade

More shots of the blade
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2026, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,822
Posted By JeffS
Silver pommel kris

I have seen a few of these now. I was pleased to score it on Ebay for a very reasonable price. Quality is very evident in both blade and fittings. Some of the blade inlay has a rose tint while other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2026, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,336
Posted By JeffS
Reminds me a little of a rattan knife with the...

Reminds me a little of a rattan knife with the extended handle (for bracing against body for pull stroke) but the curved belly would be more suitable for scraping and skinning. The rattan handle wrap...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th February 2026, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,092
Posted By JeffS
AI: "This item is labeled as a jujube-wood...

AI: "This item is labeled as a jujube-wood carrying pole from Hua Yi Furniture, with item number B604040047."
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2026, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,997
Posted By JeffS
Wow! I love these. Sadly I gambled and lost on a...

Wow! I love these. Sadly I gambled and lost on a recent budiak Ebay purchase. Well, not totally lost, excellent spearhead, just not twistcore...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 16th January 2026, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,650
Posted By JeffS
From Toul Tompng Market in Phnom Penh

From Toul Tompng Market in Phnom Penh
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th January 2026, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,650
Posted By JeffS
While overall design is similar, the blade is...

While overall design is similar, the blade is much longer than any I have seen in Cambodia. The example from Lee that Detlef posted is more typical. In Cambodia, these nice wooden tools were replaced...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2026, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,394
Posted By JeffS
I dont have it in hand but I will ask him to take...

I dont have it in hand but I will ask him to take better photos. I think he will be thrilled to learn he has an authentic cultural artifact from his time there. Thank you all for the fascinating...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2026, 03:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,394
Posted By JeffS
Central African for ID

Posting this for a friend. Can anyone give me information on what this is and potential age I can pass on?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2026, 03:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,704
Posted By JeffS
The Visayan scabbard does not look correct for...

The Visayan scabbard does not look correct for the top bolo. For the knife, is the handle peened?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2025, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,624
Posted By JeffS
Sad indeed. RIP

Sad indeed. RIP
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2025, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 28,539
Posted By JeffS
I believe that is a very nice Maranao keping. You...

I believe that is a very nice Maranao keping. You can search the forum for the term. Please post pictures after you clean it up.
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