Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2008, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,521
Contact Dr Anna
Hi sandeepsingh,
For historical perspective and geographical distribution I would strongly recommend "Crucible Steel in Central Asia: Production, Use and Origins" which is the doctoral thesis of Dr....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st January 2008, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,483
Thanks for the kind words
Hi Jim Mcdougall,
Thanks for the compliment. How the sound, phrasing, and rhythm of spoken English varies around the world is remarkable to me but what I really find amazing, and perhaps unmatched,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2007, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 15,663
Hi Henk,
Indeed the knife itself could have a...
Hi Henk,
Indeed the knife itself could have a Turkish origin but I think it unlikely that a Muslim Turk would have adorned it with a representational engraving let alone one taken from Greek...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2007, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 15,663
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2007, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,483
who's standard?
Hi fernando,
In some parts of Texas "help" is pronounced as almost two syllables (hailp) and in New England "stop" is also almost two syllables (sto-op). Boston's beloved Sox have a similar sound....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th December 2007, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 15,663
It's Greek to me
Hi All,
I believe the sea creature is a dolphin and the rider is the mythological Greek musician Arion. The woodcuts in the vihuela book "Seys Libros del Delfin de Musica" by Narváez published at...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2007, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,140
Have book, no scanner
Hi Blackiacrau,
I have the book but no scanner. Perhaps someone on the forum with both could make a scan and email it to you. The book was published in 1969 by Arco Publishing Company, 219 Park...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th December 2007, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,140
Ang Dao
Hi Blacklacrau,
P. S. Rawson in The Indian Sword on pg 58 lists your piece as one of the ceremonial and obsolete dao of milemnok descent of the Ang people. Congratulations, I think you have a very...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2007, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,232
Thanks for the tip
Hi Battara,
Thanks for the tip on blade shape transformation as a clue to age. One thing you and I agree on is my blade was made well after the turn of the 20th century. For my part, whether the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2007, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 26,407
Post 1904
Hi Tatyana Dianova,
According to The Knives of Finland by Lester C. Ristinen, "A much lamented "blood grove" was ground into the blades by the Kauhava knifemakers beginning in 1905. Finnish knife...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th November 2007, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,232
Butt Cap matches
Hi All,
Battara, your butt cap and mine match very well so, even though the hilts (and blades) are shaped very differently, I think that a Luzon and Pampangan origin is an inescapable conclusion....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th November 2007, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,232
Butt Cap Photo
Hi Robert,
Here's a clear photo of the butt cap. It's too bad that the flash washed out the patina. In reality, the butt cap is a mellow gold color with a hint of verdigris. You know, in a way the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2007, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,232
This week for Butt cap
Hi All,
Yeah, the butt cap is as nice as the photo is lousy. I'll try to get a better shot on Monday. By the way, the work on the ferrule is really good also since the hilt was carved away to match...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th November 2007, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,232
Thanks for the response
Hi, kronckew & Robert,
Thanks for the kindness of your responses. I don't think my knife can be considered a bolo because it doesn't have the requisite weight forward characteristics, rather it...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th November 2007, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,232
Philippine Bowie info requested
Hi All,
I picked up this Philippine Bowie at a small flea market and would like to know more about it. The blade is 12" long and a tad over 1.5" wide. The spine at the ferrule is 3/8" thick and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2007, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,368
Tuareg
Hi Bill,
From the decoration on the blade I'd say Tuareg.
Sincerely,
RobT
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
4th September 2007, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,534
angled to target?
Hi all,
Perhaps the angle was originally designed to incline the point toward the target when the blade was held at the side. The angle doesn't seem significant but it might have been sufficient to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th June 2007, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 19,301
acid?
Hi All,
Rick's comment made me look at the pattern more closely and wonder whether it is the result of an acid etch on a wax resist rather than wootz. I have a kard whereon that technique was...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th June 2007, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,103
crocodile
Hi All,
The animal on the sheath looks more like a crocodile floating half submerged than a dragon to me. Anyone care to comment?
Sincerely,
RobT
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2007, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,511
cane tip
Hi Kronckew,
I suspect that your chape originally graced the tip of a cane. Nice blade.
Sincerely,
RobT
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2007, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 27,503
Account for sale
Hi all,
Perhaps kidnapping isn't necessary. I imagine that a respectable account of a retiring or deceased seller would have market value in much the same way that a well regarded brand or company...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2007, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,732
Thanks for the ID
Hi again RhysMichael,
Thanks for the id of kalasan. I did a forum search and that's what the blade appears to be. I also noticed that my blade is set deeper in the hilt than the others I saw in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2007, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,732
I think Sumatra also
Hi RhysMichael,
I think Sumatra also but as I said at the top of my post, I believe this type has been discussed before so someone will probably have an exact id.
Sincerely,
RobT
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2007, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,732
sword id requested
Hi all,
I believe this type of sword has already been discussed but I have forgotten the name and the thread. I would appreciate it if someone could provide me with either. My specimen has a 19.5"...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th October 2006, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 13,844
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