Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2015, 06:27 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2015, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,120
Hello Jose, I thought that it might be a...
Hello Jose, I thought that it might be a centipede at first as well, but then I thought that they might include legs on it if it were. Perhaps it is some kind of aquatic beastie??? :D :shrug:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2015, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,120
WOW :eek: Saying that this is nice would be a...
WOW :eek: Saying that this is nice would be a complete understatement. The size is amazing with it being what looks to be 13 inches in overall length. I have seen these longer but never with this...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th January 2015, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 185
Views: 191,625
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th January 2015, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 185
Views: 191,625
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2015, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 185
Views: 191,625
Hello Detlef, I really like these knives and...
Hello Detlef, I really like these knives and though not antique they are very interesting. Because of the good workmanship, nice form and the fact that it's so unique I had even put a modest bid on...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2015, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 15,645
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2015, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 15,645
Hello Ron, and thank you for all the great...
Hello Ron, and thank you for all the great information and links to the other items with this style of engraving. The kris with the dragon/naga engraved down the entire length of the blade is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2015, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 15,645
Hello Detlef, Normally after warming the blade...
Hello Detlef, Normally after warming the blade and removing it from the hilt and guard assembly I soak the wood for a few hours in distilled water to help soften and remove any built up dirt and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2015, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,700
Hello Detlef, I believe that this bolo would be...
Hello Detlef, I believe that this bolo would be called a "sinan-kapitan" and is Ilocano in origin. As for age, seeing that the ferrule looks to be seamed and not made from a piece of brass tubing or...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2015, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 15,645
Hello Jose, The first time I saw this dagger I...
Hello Jose, The first time I saw this dagger I was thinking the same thing about it once having inlay, but after it arrived I could find no evidence that it ever did. The engraving has very sharp...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2015, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,146
What a great piece Dajak. I especially like the...
What a great piece Dajak. I especially like the detailed cutout in the center of the blade. I hope you don't mind but I have adjusted the color and turned the photo to try and show a bit more of the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th January 2015, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 15,645
Unusual Gunong To Share
This unusual gunong is one of the latest additions to my collection. The engraved blade is 7 inches in length and 1/4 inch thick. The brass guard and ferule are cast in one piece. It has one of the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2015, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 62,998
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,967
Detlef, Thank you for posting these very...
Detlef, Thank you for posting these very informative links. I have been trying to locate them for the last 24 hours so I could do the same. :D I've got to change the way I file things away so I can...
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Forum: Swap Forum
30th December 2014, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,238
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2014, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 17,967
I have to agree with Detlef on this piece being...
I have to agree with Detlef on this piece being from Bicol. Whether or not it was made for a serviceman or a local who either acquired an American made blade and had it fitted with a local hilt or...
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Forum: Swap Forum
29th December 2014, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,311
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th December 2014, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,311
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2014, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,719
Detlef, I will try to get some new photos taken...
Detlef, I will try to get some new photos taken and posted sometime in the next couple of days or so. With Christmas coming up things have been rather hectic around here. The wife has been trying to...
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Forum: Swap Forum
19th December 2014, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,311
Naga Dao For Sale
Now offering this very nice Naga Dao for sale. Rattan is in exceptional condition with no breaks that I could find. The wooden part of the sheath is also in great condition with only a small sliver...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2014, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,553
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2014, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 19,648
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th December 2014, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,238
Before listing these at the other place at the...
Before listing these at the other place at the end of the month, I am dropping the price for all four pieces to $200.00 with free shipping to anywhere in the lower 48 states only. Any interested...
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th December 2014, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,077
Small Piece Of Ivory Needed
I am looking for a small piece of ivory approximately 3/8 inch thick, 1 inch wide and 2-1/2 inches in length. If you have a piece that might fit what I need, please contact me by either PM or you can...
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