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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2021, 02:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 93,115
Posted By Rick
This sword came from Oriental Arms many years...

This sword came from Oriental Arms many years ago; Artzi described the steel as very fine grained, low contrast wootz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2021, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,665
Posted By Rick
Serpentine grip, serpentine blade go well...

Serpentine grip, serpentine blade go well together.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 27,203
Posted By Rick
:o :o Sorry mate.

:o :o Sorry mate.
Forum: European Armoury 18th July 2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 53,598
Posted By Rick
Cool Evidently my Grandfather was interested in Billy...

Evidently my Grandfather was interested in Billy also. Found this in the library after he passed on.
Forum: European Armoury 15th July 2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 67,543
Posted By Rick
Cool Religious Significance

https://woollyhistoryofbritain.wordpress.com/2015/11/03/woolly-saints-the-cult-of-st-blaise-1-wool-churches-of-st-blaise/

You never know.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 23rd June 2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,113
Posted By Rick
Smile Please PM William as only the OP and moderators...

Please PM William as only the OP and moderators may add comments in Swap.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd June 2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,157
Posted By Rick
Talking A couple of pounds of Black Powder, some pool...

A couple of pounds of Black Powder, some pool balls, or small tennis balls and you'd be set for the Fourth of July just in time. :D
Forum: European Armoury 22nd June 2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,688
Posted By Rick
Nope; just an example of a short machete it could...

Nope; just an example of a short machete it could be pretty easily ground to a Bowie form.
I'd guess the thickness of the blade will tell all.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd June 2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,688
Posted By Rick
It's a Machete that widens toward the end. ...

It's a Machete that widens toward the end.
Looks like a good candidate for the knife blade in OP's picture.
It's an export with a crude handle wrapped in wire; I've had a lot of these over the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2021, 02:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 49,858
Posted By Rick
Smile Many Maduran kerises and other arms show heavy...

Many Maduran kerises and other arms show heavy Dutch influence. Madura was where the Dutch recruited many mercenaries to fight for them in Jawa and Bali.
I see Maduran influence in the chape of...
Forum: European Armoury 21st June 2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,688
Posted By Rick
Smile N/T

N/T
Forum: European Armoury 21st June 2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,688
Posted By Rick
Question How thick is the spine of the blade? I'm...

How thick is the spine of the blade?
I'm thinking it might be a re-purposed machete.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 75,251
Posted By Rick
Talking Now, he tells me. :rolleyes: The dementia...

Now, he tells me. :rolleyes:
The dementia pamor. :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 75,251
Posted By Rick
Smile It could be Unthuk Banyu Justy; my Western mind...

It could be Unthuk Banyu Justy; my Western mind sees it as balls of string, and I have forgotten so much over the years. So many names and classifications for these patterns . :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 75,251
Posted By Rick
Smile One from the Keris world.

One from the Keris world.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2021, 02:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,937
Posted By Rick
I would think trading or gifting would probably...

I would think trading or gifting would probably be the best answer Tim. Here in my State antique ivories can also be sold through auctions provided that the items are not shipped to another state.
...
Forum: European Armoury 18th June 2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 70,230
Posted By Rick
There was a documentary film made in the early...

There was a documentary film made in the early sixties, Mondo Cane, in which a German student got his scar at a Barber's shop. From what I remember the barber offered this service to those young men...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 75,251
Posted By Rick
Cool Wow!! The blade looks like Bali pamor. What...

Wow!!
The blade looks like Bali pamor.
What did you etch it with?
Stunning.
Thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 75,251
Posted By Rick
^^^ I'd love to see a picture of the entire...

^^^
I'd love to see a picture of the entire piece. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 16th June 2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,626
Posted By Rick
The Ship

That Changed The World

NOVA
https://www.pbs.org/video/ship-that-changed-the-world-vdrvtc/

Enjoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2021, 03:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 40,478
Posted By Rick
This form looks like it would be prone to turning...

This form looks like it would be prone to turning in the hand during use with that canted hilt. :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,636
Posted By Rick
The pommel has a Talibon / Garab influence to it.

The pommel has a Talibon / Garab influence to it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,670
Posted By Rick
It should if the person you're trying to contact...

It should if the person you're trying to contact has selected to receive emails.
Forum: European Armoury 29th May 2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 73,610
Posted By Rick
Smile Essentially maybe Nando, but you went on to...

Essentially maybe Nando, but you went on to describe it I just searched for the
word origin. Yes, the first deck over the ballast which actually ties into our subject of the 'heads'.
This was...
Forum: European Armoury 28th May 2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 73,610
Posted By Rick
Smile What is the origin of the word orlop? Origin of...

What is the origin of the word orlop?
Origin of orlop. 1375–1425; late Middle English overloppe < Middle Dutch over-loop covering, literally, an over-leap, equivalent to over- over- + -loopen to...
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