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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 08:38 PM
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Posted By Andrew
I agree. When I first looked at it, I thought it...

I agree. When I first looked at it, I thought it might be gunto with a mis-matched tsuba. Looking closer, I think this is nihonto wrapped in leather. Perhaps a family sword wrapped in leather for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 07:36 PM
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Views: 11,133
Posted By Andrew
More pics:

More pics:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 07:02 PM
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Views: 171,238
Posted By Andrew
Nice discussion. :cool: To the "classics". ...

Nice discussion. :cool:

To the "classics". http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3699
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,064
Posted By Andrew
Hi Peter. I've requested photos of the entire...

Hi Peter. I've requested photos of the entire sword, but I'm reluctant to try and remove the handle at this point to look at the tang. I need to look at it again to see how easily that leather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,272
Posted By Andrew
The only military member of that family that...

The only military member of that family that showed up on a quick Google search was an admiral:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susumu_Kimura

I don't know if this sword would be naval. :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,272
Posted By Andrew
Thanks! Does anyone know if that's a...

Thanks!

Does anyone know if that's a family of significance?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,064
Posted By Andrew
Question Daito in "combat" coverings

Another from my friend's lot. I'll post up full length photos when he sends them to me.

I handled and examined this one as well. Couldn't remove the tsuka as the mekugi is covered by leather and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,272
Posted By Andrew
Question Japanese Parade Sword

This is another sword from the lot picked up by my friend. This is a Japanese officer's "parade" sword. The blade is chromed with a rebated edge and an etched "hamon".

I'm posting photos of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,133
Posted By Andrew
Many thanks, Rich! I wondered about the...

Many thanks, Rich! I wondered about the maple-leaf/birds/water/fish/dragon koshirae "theme." ;)

Is it common (or significant) for the tang to be devoid of marks?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,133
Posted By Andrew
You know I'm a one-trick pony, Ariel. :D The...

You know I'm a one-trick pony, Ariel. :D The Nihonto waters are too deep for my liking!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,133
Posted By Andrew
Tanto: What do we have here?

This is owned by a friend of mine who obtained it in a lot of three Japanese swords. He brought it to me to examine and handle earlier this week.

The blade has been seriously abused by someone...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,473
Posted By Andrew
Thumbs down Absolutely ridiculous. :mad: Berk, Derek,...

Absolutely ridiculous. :mad:

Berk, Derek, et.al., please feel free to use the forum here to continue your discussions while the IKRHS is being re-built. We miss you guys anyway. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,514
Posted By Andrew
That date makes sense: 1922 essentially saw the...

That date makes sense: 1922 essentially saw the end of the war of independence and abolition of the Sultanate. 1923 was the year independence was ratified, however. :shrug:

(got to love...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,514
Posted By Andrew
The koftgari looks to be in very good condition...

The koftgari looks to be in very good condition if it's nearly 200 years old.

Is it possible this sword was made to memorialize the massacre of the Janissary corps in 1826 by Mahmud II?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,432
Posted By Andrew
Much less exotic if I source it from Florida. ...

Much less exotic if I source it from Florida. :rolleyes: ;)

Hold off--I'll try to get some locally and stop being so lazy. :D
Forum: Swap Forum 1st December 2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,460
Posted By Andrew
Thumbs down Take it to email or PM, gentlemen. You...

Take it to email or PM, gentlemen.

You might also look into placing each other on your "ignore" lists. :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,432
Posted By Andrew
Thumbs up Awesome! :cool: I'll measure the diameter...

Awesome! :cool:

I'll measure the diameter of the ferrules on Monday, as they're at the office.

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,432
Posted By Andrew
I'm looking for two 7' sections of spear-shaft...

I'm looking for two 7' sections of spear-shaft size bamboo myself, Rico. :o

How do my chances look if I pay shipping and promise Lynne dinner? :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,569
Posted By Andrew
Aww. You're no fun, Rich. ;) :D

Aww. You're no fun, Rich. ;) :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2008, 02:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,569
Posted By Andrew
Wink I agree! I wonder who's responsible for that...

I agree! I wonder who's responsible for that site? :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,084
Posted By Andrew
Sorry Nathaniel.

Sorry Nathaniel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,973
Posted By Andrew
Thumbs up Who is this "Jim" of which you all speak? ...

Who is this "Jim" of which you all speak? :confused: :D




Thread stuck. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,926
Posted By Andrew
This type of thread is fine, as it doesn't appear...

This type of thread is fine, as it doesn't appear these items are the subject of an active auction. The rationale behind the prohibition against discussing active auctions has been set forth in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,442
Posted By Andrew
Nice. :)

Nice. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,442
Posted By Andrew
Bill, did you buy this set?

Bill, did you buy this set?
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