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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2023, 07:02 PM
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Posted By kronckew
Falchion/machete for info/comment

Wending its way to live with me, appears to be a South Mexican (Oaxaca) Sword/machete, parrot grip in horn, with silver pins & and an aluminium (?) cross guard I've noted on other Mexican...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2023, 06:10 PM
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Views: 180,469
Posted By kronckew
Just adding my meagre Chilean corvo collection to...

Just adding my meagre Chilean corvo collection to the pile, with octagonal stacked hilts. The Strong V shaped blade reinforcement seems to be fairly diagnostic on the Chilean connection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2023, 12:55 AM
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Views: 27,470
Posted By kronckew
My Nimcha with a trade blade having 3 fullers...

My Nimcha with a trade blade having 3 fullers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2023, 07:15 AM
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Views: 25,114
Posted By kronckew
"Salawar Yataghan" may refer to the ones that...

"Salawar Yataghan" may refer to the ones that have a slight 'S' curved spine, like mine below. Even tho the edge is essentially straight. I include another with a short steel grip that looks more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 30,414
Posted By kronckew
The basket scabbards seem to be fairly common for...

The basket scabbards seem to be fairly common for working tools in the area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,735
Posted By kronckew
Shame some Brit scratched all those letters on...

Shame some Brit scratched all those letters on it. Must have lowered the price by a few million. Not what I'd call 'perfectly preserved, as noted it's a bit tarnished in spots.


Never trust an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th May 2023, 08:04 PM
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Views: 32,766
Posted By kronckew
On advice of a friend, I've bent the upper guard...

On advice of a friend, I've bent the upper guard quillion forward back in a more forward position; I also note that the photos above lack scale, the grip is comfortably two-handed at 7 in., and the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2023, 08:25 PM
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Views: 11,835
Posted By kronckew
For comparison, and discussion, this is my mak,...

For comparison, and discussion, this is my mak, which is Thai. The blade is held in place by a substantial iron pin tru a hole in the tang. Very sharp on the inner curve. The blade is undecorated.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2023, 08:20 PM
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Views: 32,766
Posted By kronckew
I've got a similar sword, the upper guard...

I've got a similar sword, the upper guard qillion has been bent up a bit.

discussed HERE (https://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25180&highlight=guom)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2023, 01:43 AM
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Views: 24,277
Posted By kronckew
I also have a kaskara with the 'fly' mark variant...

I also have a kaskara with the 'fly' mark variant on the blade, discussed at https://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21348&highlight=kaskara, it is also under the languet as well as further...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,386
Posted By kronckew
Polished the ricasso with come simichrome. Made...

Polished the ricasso with come simichrome. Made the brass inlkay nice & shiny. But no signs of any markings. I suspect this is a custom 'Officers' or 'officials' one.


Translating the script on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,386
Posted By kronckew
Other than the script on the guard, and the brass...

Other than the script on the guard, and the brass inlaid circular bit with 12 brass dots around it, there is no blade stamp I can make out. Can you post a sample of what I should look for?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2023, 12:46 PM
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Views: 3,878,852
Posted By kronckew
Kalioundji: He looks rather small in proportion...

Kalioundji: He looks rather small in proportion to his weapons.:confused::confused:
Forum: European Armoury 14th April 2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 61,702
Posted By kronckew
MY 'Halberd' Type: LOA 2 m.

MY 'Halberd' Type: LOA 2 m.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2023, 04:52 AM
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Views: 10,171
Posted By kronckew
Looks more of a 'dress' knife than a user....

Looks more of a 'dress' knife than a user. :confused: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


Does it yhave a scabbard? If so, it may help ID it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2023, 04:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 37,113
Posted By kronckew
The pounce of the Grammar Police.:rolleyes: ...

The pounce of the Grammar Police.:rolleyes:

Google Translate is your friend: text Postings should be in English. Or in both languages.

Post #1: Spanish translated:

Trumpet blade stainless...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,386
Posted By kronckew
The sword arrived this morning, as expected, the...

The sword arrived this morning, as expected, the 3-section bone grip on both sides have sections front and back missing, retaining the pinned central section. Bone scales I ordered should arrive...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th April 2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 983,546
Posted By kronckew
Cool. I wonder if it is Turkish proof marked &...

Cool. I wonder if it is Turkish proof marked & might fire a blank charge at least...
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 61,702
Posted By kronckew
For our edification, Why do you say that?

For our edification, Why do you say that?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,386
Posted By kronckew
Yes, have some white camel bone knife scales on...

Yes, have some white camel bone knife scales on order to replace the apparently missing pieces. Sword is due in a couple days, I'll know more then. Hope the unseen side is OK. if not i'll restore it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,386
Posted By kronckew
Afghan military sword

Just recently acquired this sword at a UK Auction. No dimensions at the moment.
It appears to have a T-section spine for most of the slightly curved blade, much like a std. Khyber knife. The blade...
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,370
Posted By kronckew
The Ecole Nimcha version looks a lot classier and...

The Ecole Nimcha version looks a lot classier and more realistic than the 'official' botch job.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd March 2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 37,586
Posted By kronckew
:D

:D
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th March 2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,833
Posted By kronckew
African Scepter?

African Scepter?
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,243
Posted By kronckew
Duelling Épées, especially late 19c ones & more...

Duelling Épées, especially late 19c ones & more modern fencing ones, are thrusting weapons without cutting edges. I suspect'épée'' may have been used in the older sense of just meaning a 'sword' as...
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