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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2023, 02:02 PM
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Views: 190,497
Posted By werecow
Interesting decorations on the scabbard, haven't...

Interesting decorations on the scabbard, haven't seen that before. Do those have some sort of significance?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 12:19 PM
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Views: 42,908
Posted By werecow
Not remotely an expert but it looks to me like a...

Not remotely an expert but it looks to me like a Saudi Wahabite jambiya.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 12:17 PM
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Views: 30,109
Posted By werecow
Reminds me more of a watermelon skin. But...

Reminds me more of a watermelon skin. But prettier. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 117,885
Posted By werecow
Thanks for the examples Detlef. I must say I...

Thanks for the examples Detlef. I must say I agree with Ian in that I'm going to have a harder time than usual telling these apart. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 82,215
Posted By werecow
Interesting. I have noticed that with the kakatua...

Interesting. I have noticed that with the kakatua pommel on my kalis that it prevents the wrist from overextending as I have attempted to show below using my amazing paint skills. Could that also be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 61,518
Posted By werecow
On a weird little side note, the word congavellum...

On a weird little side note, the word congavellum sounds very Latin to me so I decided just for fun to try to google translate it. Apparently "conga vellum" translates to "prepare the skin". :eek: :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2023, 01:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 82,215
Posted By werecow
Does the pommel stalk have a function (hooking...

Does the pommel stalk have a function (hooking maybe?) or is it decorative?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 117,885
Posted By werecow
What sets these three (jimpul, gayang, tilang...

What sets these three (jimpul, gayang, tilang kamerau) apart? Is it to do with the tip shape? Curvature? Decorative elements?
Forum: European Armoury 3rd December 2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 70,683
Posted By werecow
Is it me or does the grip resemble the ones found...

Is it me or does the grip resemble the ones found on later Espada de Ceņir (https://vicentetoledo.es/sites/default/files/ESPADA%20DE%20CE%C3%91IR%20infanter%C3%ADa%20y%20otros%201843%20.pdf), rather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 117,885
Posted By werecow
It certainly looks like a jimpul to me. There is...

It certainly looks like a jimpul to me. There is a specimen with a somewhat similar blade profile shown in Albert Zonneveld's book "Traditionele Wapens van Borneo - Deel III: Zwaarden en Messen" on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 75,547
Posted By werecow
Indeed it is! Nice scabbard, very colorful....

Indeed it is! Nice scabbard, very colorful. Thanks for sharing this example! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 92,814
Posted By werecow
I actually meant to put this 113 cm yataghan...

I actually meant to put this 113 cm yataghan (http://vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=286167&postcount=16) here, so making a cross link for posterity.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 105,291
Posted By werecow
According to the seller this yataghan is 113 cm...

According to the seller this yataghan is 113 cm long. Unfortunately not mine so I can't confirm it.
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 68,265
Posted By werecow
I guess the answer there is we don't really know...

I guess the answer there is we don't really know how it was used, as there are no surviving treatises from that era.

I do think Roland Warzecha makes a good case for the way he grips the sword...
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 68,265
Posted By werecow
It should be noted that there is an alternate...

It should be noted that there is an alternate explanation for the wear patterns on the pommels, as argued by Roland Warzecha in this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqLgRXuNlU).
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,049
Posted By werecow
I don't have enough expertise to comment on the...

I don't have enough expertise to comment on the geographic origins or authenticity of all the components, but stylistically with that (shortened?) rapier blade, that relatively spherical pommel and...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th November 2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,953
Posted By werecow
:eek: Is that in 1708 doubloons or 2023...

:eek: Is that in 1708 doubloons or 2023 doubloons?

EDIT: It says "in today's money", so question asked and answered. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 57,966
Posted By werecow
In case that met museum link dies:

In case that met museum link dies:
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 68,265
Posted By werecow
In case this link dies.

In case this link dies.
Forum: European Armoury 4th November 2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,981
Posted By werecow
Also still on sale. ;) Radboud's kaskara...

Also still on sale. ;)

Radboud's kaskara suggestion is certainly feasible though. Maybe a picture of the peen could tell us something more about whether the blade is likely to have been rehilted?...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,981
Posted By werecow
You may also want to google for "Styrian...

You may also want to google for "Styrian basket-hilted sword" as there are some very similar swords listed under that heading, e.g....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,333
Posted By werecow
The hilt looks like those found on the Chinese...

The hilt looks like those found on the Chinese hudiedao or "butterfly swords" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_sword).

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Not sure about the blade; the profile of it reminds me...
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 27,013
Posted By werecow
Perhaps there are experts on viking era swords on...

Perhaps there are experts on viking era swords on the vikingsword forums who could comment? :D
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 27,013
Posted By werecow
What I mean is it seems rather long. I thought...

What I mean is it seems rather long. I thought the grips were usually relatively short and the idea is that one would actually grip the pommel, i.e.:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqLgRXuNlU
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Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 27,013
Posted By werecow
Is it me or is the grip on this viking era sword...

Is it me or is the grip on this viking era sword they found there way too big?
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