Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th July 2006, 03:21 PM
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Albacete dagger
I also saw a nice authentic one in a high level shop in Barcelona today. It had a brass insert in the cut out. Its price was, as predicted, E300.
M
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th July 2006, 09:05 AM
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Bodkin
N2S,
I thought it looked rather like a plug bayonet when I first saw it. For hunting, you say? I suppose after you took your one shot you had to do something if the Boar wasn't down.
M
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd July 2006, 08:19 PM
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Barcelona collection
I got to the military museum in Barcelona today (after all the Picasso exhibits earlier this week, it was my wife's turn to be patient). Here are pictures of similar weapons from their collection. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd July 2006, 08:58 AM
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The cut outs
Does anyone know what the purpose was for the cut-outs in the blades of these daggers?
Marcus
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2006, 11:28 PM
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what fits in the suitcase (and budget)
That is a really beautiful piece. However, what I bought is also pretty nice for only 85 euros (10% the price). In any case, it was certainly the nicest affordable piece I saw in Toledo. I only...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2006, 08:15 PM
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Is the blade hardened?
Chris,
As far as I can tell it is good steel. It has a nice sharp edge. However, I think Julio himself questioned the date. I can certainly believe that the stampings were added later to try...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th July 2006, 06:50 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th July 2006, 11:35 PM
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mark
I believe the dealer was very reputable. We talked for an hour. He knew the difference between old and new and did not misrepresent his pieces. He did tell me that he thought the inlays that look...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th July 2006, 05:54 PM
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Spanish Dagger comments please
I just bought this "Castillian Dagger" in Toledo. Believe me, it was hard to find anything in Toledo that was not tourist junk. It has a Toledo mark and is dated 1870. If anyone can offe more...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th January 2006, 08:31 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th January 2006, 04:14 PM
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embellishment help needed
I have a Kurdish Jambiya that is embellished with buttons that appear to be made out old Islamic silver coins. One is missing. I have a smith who could help me make a replacement if I can find a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2005, 02:09 PM
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Jose Albovias and Phillip Tom
RhysMichael,
I would like to contact the members you mention but I did not find them in the member list. Do they have different user names?
Thanks,
Marcus
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2005, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 9
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Sailaba or Sousson pata
Jens,
The link you posted is actually the thread that Google found which led me to this forum. I have enjoyed following the various active discussions since then. One comment that I received when...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2005, 11:12 PM
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Sailaba
I bought the sword from Artzi Yarom of Oriental Arms. He had it described with both terms, although he spelled it "Sousson pata".
I am new to this field so I did not know which term was most...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2005, 10:14 PM
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Scabbards
I have a couple of swords that I might like to have scabbards made for. Can anyone suggest an appropriate craftsman? The sword I would most to get fit for a scabbard is my Sailaba:...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th November 2005, 02:23 PM
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old Amsterdam
This is a piece I have owned for several years. I purchased it in an antique store in Amsterdam. Any guesses as to date etc.?
Marcus
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th November 2005, 02:20 PM
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late Klingenthal
I wonder if anyone can offer any insights into history and purpose of this Kingenthal sword. It appears to be from the Coulaux & Co. period, which would date it post 1840. I have been guessing that...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st October 2005, 09:34 PM
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looking forward
I will follow this discussion with great interest as I am rather a novice here. I was unfamiliar with this style of sword and bought it because I liked the look of it and I wanted a sword with a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st October 2005, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 5
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pictures
It appears that I had to rotate my pictures 90 degrees to fit the format of the forum. Live and learn.
Tally ho!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st October 2005, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 5
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looking forward
I am very happy to have just found this forum. I was searching for imformation on a sword I just purchased from Artzi Yarom, a Sousson pata (Sailaba) and came upon a very intersting thread from last...
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