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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 75,212
Posted By Robert
I totally agree with Detlef on this point,...

I totally agree with Detlef on this point, removing the cord to me would be removing part of the history of this beautiful barong.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 75,212
Posted By Robert
Wonderful barong and unbelievably with what looks...

Wonderful barong and unbelievably with what looks to be no damage to the hilt. While these hilts are rare if I remember correctly I believe Kino has one in his collection that is very similar to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,701
Posted By Robert
Until I can ascertain if this sword is currently...

Until I can ascertain if this sword is currently for sale or not I am closing this thread.

Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2016, 04:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,552
Posted By Robert
Yes, I have seen ones with a scabbard like you...

Yes, I have seen ones with a scabbard like you have described. I have even seen one set that had a scabbard that fanned out like a peacocks tail that held multiple knives. :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2016, 03:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,552
Posted By Robert
I would say that this knife is definitely from...

I would say that this knife is definitely from India and most likely was originally part of a set consisting of a knife and fork. The blade on yours looks to be worn down (most likely from repeated...
Forum: Swap Forum 14th January 2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,587
Posted By Robert
Beja Dagger FS

A nice Beja dagger and though I really know very little about these this one looks to be of a decent age. Sorry, but I have "NO" scabbard for this piece. It has a well formed blade and a very nicely...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 38,340
Posted By Robert
Jose, While everything on this is very nicely...

Jose, While everything on this is very nicely done the re-channeling of the blade (where needed) and the replacing of the missing silver inlay is absolutely exceptional work. Someone who had never...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 38,340
Posted By Robert
What a transformation Detlef. You can hardly...

What a transformation Detlef. You can hardly believe that it is the same sword shown in the before photos. Wonderful work as always Jose, very impressive.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th January 2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,641
Posted By Robert
Hello Jose, What a marvelous hat after the...

Hello Jose, What a marvelous hat after the restoration work that you have done. Can you tell me what the shell is made from and is finished with?

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,043
Posted By Robert
Is the blade sharpened on just one side or on...

Is the blade sharpened on just one side or on both sides?:confused:

Best, Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2015, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,163
Posted By Robert
Hombre, I am by no means an expert on pinahigs,...

Hombre, I am by no means an expert on pinahigs, but these look to be made in the traditional style and are not overly decorative so I would guess that they were made to be sold to about anyone who...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,616
Posted By Robert
Hello Pusaka, A few years back there was what...

Hello Pusaka, A few years back there was what looked to be a rencong with a copper blade listed on epray. I almost bid on it as I have a small collection of Philippine daggers with copper and brass...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th December 2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,792
Posted By Robert
A very good point David. I will now move this to...

A very good point David. I will now move this to the proper forum.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Swap Forum 11th December 2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,079
Posted By Robert
Harry you can post your email address in a normal...

Harry you can post your email address in a normal manner here, this is not epray. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Here is a photo of my small brass and copper...

Here is a photo of my small brass and copper Luzon dagger collection. I have one more copper dagger, but at this time it is packed away due to the Holiday rearrangement and decoration on the home. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th December 2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,792
Posted By Robert
TomHurstAntiques, Links are not allowed so please...

TomHurstAntiques, Links are not allowed so please download your photos directly your posting as per forum rules.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2015, 03:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Hello Detlef, Thank you for your kind words...

Hello Detlef,
Thank you for your kind words on this as well as the other daggers in my collection. I will try to find time in the next few days (if the wife will just let me rest long enough from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,897
Posted By Robert
Maybr these will be of some help. My vote is for...

Maybr these will be of some help. My vote is for shell.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Detlef, Thank you very much for posting the...

Detlef, Thank you very much for posting the photos of the odd kris and I am in total agreement with you on the age of the kris sword.
The brass dagger has arrived and I have had a chance to clean...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Hello Ian, The strange kris sword was sold on...

Hello Ian, The strange kris sword was sold on epray a year or two ago. As for its original use I could only guess. It does not look all that fanciful to me after looking at some of the other odd kris...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
Detlef, Thank you for tour thoughts on this...

Detlef, Thank you for tour thoughts on this piece. I am very happy that seeing as you were also watching it as well that the seller accepted my offer, lowered the price and let me snag it on a Buy It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,122
Posted By Robert
A Batangas Brass Bladed Dagger

Here are a few auction photos (i will post better ones after it arrives) of another brass bladed Philippine dagger I just picked up. Rick posted an almost identical one some time ago that Is located...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,429
Posted By Robert
Hello Miguel and thank you for posting the photos...

Hello Miguel and thank you for posting the photos of the very nice Spanish daggers. As quite a few Philippine edged weapons show a good bit of Spanish influence in there design it is always nice to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2015, 03:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,760
Posted By Robert
Hello Cakszz, I did the best I could on your...

Hello Cakszz, I did the best I could on your above photo of your friend's mandau to try to get the talisman to show better. Here is another photo I cropped from the one above to to get a better view...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,264
Posted By Robert
I also agree, the hilt looks very much like the...

I also agree, the hilt looks very much like the head of a hornbill.

Best,
Robert
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