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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2026, 11:14 PM
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Views: 1,507
Posted By TVV
Ed, you are absolutely correct that the quality...

Ed, you are absolutely correct that the quality of the fittings does not match the quality of the blade. Interestingly enough, the hilt has a repair to one of the quillons, so the sword's owner at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2026, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,453
Posted By TVV
While I still have not solved the exact origin of...

While I still have not solved the exact origin of the hilt, I believe the blade is an old 18th century European blade, which once looked similar to that of the kaskara I posted yesterday. You can see...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2026, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By TVV
Jim, I appreciate your input. Here is a takouba...

Jim, I appreciate your input. Here is a takouba from Oriental Arms' sold archive, which has a similar blade and a very interesting transitional hilt which has some remnants of the Mamluk saif badawi...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2026, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By TVV
Thank you for the quick response Jim. Do you...

Thank you for the quick response Jim. Do you think the blade could be Austrian? It lacks any maker marks as far as I can see, and the decoration at the base is quite generic, with nothing that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2026, 11:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By TVV
Unusual Kaskara

Here is another kaskara for comments, with an 18th century European blade, brass crossguard, leather bound grip and an unusual brass pommel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,852
Posted By TVV
A Yataghan for Translation

On behalf of a friend in Bulgaria, I am posting a yataghan which we believe is from Plovdiv (Filibe during Ottoman times), based on the decoration on the hilt, particularly the tulips and little...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2026, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,994
Posted By TVV
My understanding of the GG mark is that it stands...

My understanding of the GG mark is that it stands for Gesetzlich Geschutzt, very loosely translates into "patented". So yes, it does signify a German made blade, but does not belong to any maker in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2026, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,456
Posted By TVV
Collecting edged weapons is a wonderful hobby....

Collecting edged weapons is a wonderful hobby. Looks like you are off to a great start!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2026, 12:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,741
Posted By TVV
I tried the jelly but did not like the results....

I tried the jelly but did not like the results. Soaking in a liquid solution works better. You may want to try this one:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2026, 12:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,741
Posted By TVV
I use EvapoRust as well, and a tank made out of...

I use EvapoRust as well, and a tank made out of PVC pipe. The EvapoRust is usually fully spent and black after 48 hours, and while not prohibitively expensive, may not be the most cost effective...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2026, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,741
Posted By TVV
Congratulations from me as well, these swords are...

Congratulations from me as well, these swords are not all that easy to find in my experience. I used to dread cleaning heavily corroded blades like this when I was trying to do it by hand, but since...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2026, 12:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,273
Posted By TVV
The serpent symbolism makes a lot of sense. ...

The serpent symbolism makes a lot of sense.



The similarities between these hilts and Ikul dagger hilts are interesting, but the pommels seem too different to me - the West African form has a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2026, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,273
Posted By TVV
In "Panga Na Visu", the first dagger shown is...

In "Panga Na Visu", the first dagger shown is similar to the group in my opening post. The second is one with a flared tip scabbard. I have one of these as well. A knife in the Quai Branly with a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2026, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,273
Posted By TVV
Mandingo Daggers

There is a tendency to label every West African dagger as Mande. Not sure is this is always correct, but I do believe the group of daggers shown here is indeed Mande. This is still a very broad...
Forum: European Armoury 19th February 2026, 06:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 594,709
Posted By TVV
This is a very interesting thread. The jineta...

This is a very interesting thread. The jineta hilts are most likely derived from earlier Islamic hilts, with down turned quillons. However, these quillons are always parallel to the blade, which is...
Forum: European Armoury 30th January 2026, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 28,478
Posted By TVV
Thank you for the photos from the exhibition!

Thank you for the photos from the exhibition!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2026, 04:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,510
Posted By TVV
I only have the Benitez & Barbier book, and it...

I only have the Benitez & Barbier book, and it suggests that these shields were made and used well into the 20th century. They are still very attractive in my opinion.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2026, 04:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 114,933
Posted By TVV
Nice dagger, the nails used to rivet the grip...

Nice dagger, the nails used to rivet the grip scales on these daggers all suggest a decent age.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2025, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,822
Posted By TVV
It will never be possible to prove when the...

It will never be possible to prove when the scroll holder was adapted as a hilt conclusively, but here is a picture for comparison.

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On the left is the window cut into the hilt of my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2025, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,523
Posted By TVV
Thank you Ian and Iain, much appreciated

Thank you Ian and Iain, much appreciated
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2025, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,523
Posted By TVV
Takouba with a Potentially Older Blade

While the fittings on this takouba are fairly unremarkable - second half of the 20th century based on the stacked pommel and in poor shape, I acquired it because of the blade. It has a well-executed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2025, 09:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,101
Posted By TVV
Islamic Knee Guard

Here is an Islamic knee guard for comment. It is missing the thigh plates and the cup itself has been broken and subsequently reinforced with another plate. The riveted mail on the sides and bottom...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2025, 03:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,209
Posted By TVV
Sure, it is a kaskara, with a blade that was...

Sure, it is a kaskara, with a blade that was reforged into a broadsword from what used to be a curved Ethiopian blade.

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2025, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,209
Posted By TVV
A quick internet search produced this image: ...

A quick internet search produced this image:

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You may also want to check this link:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/13zkvio/ethiopian_imperial_guard_sabres/
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2025, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,209
Posted By TVV
All kinds of countries used lionhead hilts, but...

All kinds of countries used lionhead hilts, but this is an Ethiopian pattern. See a similar sword here:

http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24493&highlight=ethiopian+lionhead
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