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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2026, 06:02 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
I am adding this Australian club only because as...

I am adding this Australian club only because as you yourself having thought the club a prop, when held in the hand you discover how well made it is. Made of materials at hand and knowledge of there...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2026, 05:33 PM
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Views: 3,487
Posted By Tim Simmons
This club is from Peru, not knowing where from in...

This club is from Peru, not knowing where from in Peru but I have seen old drawings just saying Peru. Like yours showing stitched cured hide.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2026, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,487
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thumbs up Love it:cool:

Love it:cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2026, 06:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,670
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is just how things are, sad but we have to...

This is just how things are, sad but we have to lump it. I would even be careful of importing items with bone handle are elements.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2026, 12:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,670
Posted By Tim Simmons
Uk ebay will not let you bid on anything listed...

Uk ebay will not let you bid on anything listed with the word weapon in it. Will not let bid on swords or some knives.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2026, 06:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,670
Posted By Tim Simmons
Sorry to hear this story. I would no longer...

Sorry to hear this story. I would no longer import large blades into the UK these dsys just to risky with custom and the laws here. Gone are the days of free trade and customs union which we had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By Tim Simmons
I have changed my mind. It came to mind that we...

I have changed my mind. It came to mind that we have seen another Asian looking Afrucan knife with the same type of form fit leather scabbaed. It is in the forum somewhere. I think the conclusion...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By Tim Simmons
Well it is not African for sure. If not Formosa...

Well it is not African for sure. If not Formosa them a mainland Asia with a Chinese look.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2026, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By Tim Simmons
This might explain the sword knot only if my...

This might explain the sword knot only if my suggestion is correct.

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2022/06/27/2003780629
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2026, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By Tim Simmons
That looks like from old Formosa with a bit of...

That looks like from old Formosa with a bit of European sword knot added.
Forum: European Armoury 24th April 2026, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,147
Posted By Tim Simmons
1833 italian sabre.

My latest piece. I bought this as it was reletively affordable and looks good. Wester & Co so not later than 1883. Blade has seen some sort of use being rather sharp with a few nicks on the edge...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2026, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,040
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice set of South African weapons. Shame ago the...

Nice set of South African weapons. Shame ago the crack on the club but good old weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2026, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,129
Posted By Tim Simmons
Could it be central Asian like Kazakhstan?

Could it be central Asian like Kazakhstan?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2026, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,987
Posted By Tim Simmons
There are undecorated short/throwing club like...

There are undecorated short/throwing club like weapon used in Fiji and not all are grown as in using the root ball. I would not like to so this is 100% not Fijian but I very much doubt it is. There...
Forum: European Armoury 7th April 2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,453
Posted By Tim Simmons
German ww1 pipeback

Except it is not. While house bound after knee replacement, finding things to do. It is the cheaper alternative to the German army issue the Brazilian version made by the sword smiths, exactly the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2026, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,431
Posted By Tim Simmons
Is this not a German 1859 blade? To me it would...

Is this not a German 1859 blade? To me it would be from German East Africa rather than West Africa.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2026, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,661
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice example. I like the use of iron scale...

Very nice example. I like the use of iron scale from forging to make contrasting decoration. Seen in many cultures.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th March 2026, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,684
Posted By Tim Simmons
A difficult area of art market. I have had some...

A difficult area of art market. I have had some very good experiences with international Papuan art dealers but l no longer trust there views unless you have something thet would like to have. Your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2026, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,202
Posted By Tim Simmons
Is the blade curved? Some Mongolian horse care...

Is the blade curved? Some Mongolian horse care knives look a bit like this.
Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2026, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,880
Posted By Tim Simmons
Is it cheesy of me to replace the rotten leather...

Is it cheesy of me to replace the rotten leather knot with a new one? Similarish?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2026, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,058
Posted By Tim Simmons
To my eye this looks like a soft stone like...

To my eye this looks like a soft stone like soapstone. IMHO it looks like a tourist piece. The linear carving is very weak.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2026, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 75,665
Posted By Tim Simmons
The world of fake checkers. Take your pick and...

The world of fake checkers. Take your pick and shout it out.
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2026, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,880
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks for all the interst. These are all the...

Thanks for all the interst. These are all the marks on the sword and bowl. 15 H might be 15th hussars?. There is 08 on the back of the blade.
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2026, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,880
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks Jim. It appears that the first German...

Thanks Jim.

It appears that the first German killed ww1 was by the 1908. Mine is made by Mole. I have read that they were used at the start of ww1 and then again towards end.
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2026, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,880
Posted By Tim Simmons
1908 new to me.

My latest addition to my small European and inspired edged weapons. Nice super clean 1915 example. I even have the leather sword bag. Am I right in assuming this is an officers sword private...
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