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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2012, 09:03 PM
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Views: 6,701
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Dave, They are called 'Shibriya' or I've...

Hi Dave,

They are called 'Shibriya' or I've seen it spelt 'Shabriya'
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,864
Posted By Atlantia
The odd asymetric shape of the lower quillion...

The odd asymetric shape of the lower quillion terminal shows the 'stub' of the knuckle bow.
The 'damage' might be where a pin secures the blade into the hilt?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,864
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Dave, I'd say you have an average but...

Hi Dave,

I'd say you have an average but honest Tulwar there.
Is there a temper in the blade?
Looks like a knuckle bow was removed a fair while back.
Not an uncommon modification
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,497
Posted By Atlantia
A very grand uncle of the Bullova family! I've...

A very grand uncle of the Bullova family! I've not seen a full metal one with a Zaghnal type backspike.
Very unusual.
Is the 'moustache' axe blade sharp?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,736
Posted By Atlantia
Whoa, Nice quality work. What's the blade 'feel'...

Whoa, Nice quality work. What's the blade 'feel' like?

Good catch Detlef!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,755
Posted By Atlantia
Nice lines Charles. Very much like the way the...

Nice lines Charles. Very much like the way the angles of the blade grinding look like they continue into Garuda.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,389
Posted By Atlantia
Nice! That does look like fun.

Nice! That does look like fun.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
I don't know that I can phrase it any more...

I don't know that I can phrase it any more clearly.
It's very much like the 'better' pieces coming out of India at the moment often being sold as 'antique'.
In other words, there are 'similar'...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,537
Posted By Atlantia
Bonjour Ibrahiim ;) The 'black niello' looks...

Bonjour Ibrahiim ;)

The 'black niello' looks like silver koftgari that has just oxidised to black to me.

OP. Rub a small area with newspaper. If it's silver it'll quickly start to remove the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Hola Ibrahiim, As I said in post #6, It's...

Hola Ibrahiim,

As I said in post #6, It's very much like the 'better' pieces coming out of India at the moment often being sold as 'antique'.
I assumed people would realise I was saying it's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,382
Posted By Atlantia
Use a weaker solution and paint it on. No need to...

Use a weaker solution and paint it on. No need to immerse.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Hola Ibrahiim, We need Naborow to snap some...

Hola Ibrahiim,

We need Naborow to snap some more shots to completely put this to rest. My gut says modern, but I hate being the bearer of bad tidings without concrete proof so I hope I'm wrong.
I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Just to add. Looks like gold and silver koftgari...

Just to add. Looks like gold and silver koftgari in the wide band around the rim.
The black areas are the silver.

Edit: added enhanced picture of probable silvered areas
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Namaste Ibrahiim, Can you see any...

Namaste Ibrahiim,

Can you see any oxidisation in the recesses that would suggest an age of 100+ years? Like around the plume holders or nasal guard bracket? Looks like a little around the top...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Thanks buddy :)

Thanks buddy :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Yes, the chainmail appears to be riveted links...

Yes, the chainmail appears to be riveted links but held onto the bowl with simple butted links. (A close up picture is definately needed)
It's very much like the 'better' pieces coming out of India...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,150
Posted By Atlantia
Can you post a picture of the inside of the...

Can you post a picture of the inside of the helmet and a close up of the chainmail links please.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,987
Posted By Atlantia
As we know, things can get preety crazy out there:

As we know, things can get preety crazy out there:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,987
Posted By Atlantia
If that back edge IS actually sharp then the ball...

If that back edge IS actually sharp then the ball is still in the air.
If not, then I suspect that what were are actually seeing is a variant of the 'Sosun pata' with a wide almost 'Tegha-esq' blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,987
Posted By Atlantia
It does look that way Kronk! Well noticed. Can...

It does look that way Kronk! Well noticed.
Can it actually be?

Perhaps the OP will comment?

The point looks very indian though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,886
Posted By Atlantia
You're very welcome, glad to have been of help.

You're very welcome, glad to have been of help.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,886
Posted By Atlantia
Anyway. Your Zaghnal looks all contemporary to...

Anyway. Your Zaghnal looks all contemporary to me. I'd say a kindly estimate would be circa 1875 give or take a 1/4C.

But AS ALWAYS I live to learn and if proven wrong will be all the happier to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,886
Posted By Atlantia
They have been told Lotfy. I posted a comment on...

They have been told Lotfy. I posted a comment on that site linked to explaining that the Kukri was a 1970s Indian made export item and it was deleted. I know other people sent them emails.
I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,886
Posted By Atlantia
Ah, because that's not what you said is it? But...

Ah, because that's not what you said is it?
But even the head doesn't look 18thC to me. Which part of the head? The whole head including the brass elephant of the type well known on the later 19thC...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 41,724
Posted By Atlantia
Come on Trench, how about those pictures? The...

Come on Trench, how about those pictures?
The brown hilted Kyber for a start (the hilt itself) ;)

Unless these are all relatively modern, some are likely be wootz. Probobly as is often the case...
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