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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2016, 02:19 PM
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Views: 14,188
Posted By CharlesS
But what about the blade style Ian? I don't see...

But what about the blade style Ian? I don't see it as very Thai.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,188
Posted By CharlesS
That is a great point Drac2k...and I had not...

That is a great point Drac2k...and I had not thought of previously. The Chinese had a long handled dao for just that purpose, but the name escapes me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,485
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks Battara....indeed, you would appreciate...

Thanks Battara....indeed, you would appreciate this silver work! It's the "snake skin" base that blows my mind.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,485
Posted By CharlesS
A Lovely Indonesian Parang With An Amazing Pedang Lurus Style Hilt

This Indonesian sword/pedang I suspect is Javanese, and is uniquely mounted in fine silver fittings, with the hilt in particular showing amazing craftsmanship. For lack of a better way to phrase it,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2016, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,188
Posted By CharlesS
A Massive Dha/Daab/Dah/Dao....But From Where???

Here is a lovely old massive dha/daab/dah/dao sword, the likes of which I have never seen. It is 59in. long overall with a 28in. long blade that is 2.25in. wide at its widest point, and 1/2in. thick...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,395
Posted By CharlesS
I agree with Detlef, though this is a style I...

I agree with Detlef, though this is a style I have not seen before.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,828
Posted By CharlesS
Kubur: Thanks so much! What a helpful photograph!...

Kubur: Thanks so much! What a helpful photograph!

Marius: There is nothing about this wootz that is faked. It's just a different sort of wootz than we more commonly see and not nearly as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,828
Posted By CharlesS
An Arab Hijaz Dagger in Ottoman Scabbard?

Here is a long Arabian jambiya style dagger that looks to be of the type from western Arabia, Hijaz. The blade style and hilt quite fit the style from that area, but the blade is surprisingly of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,615
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks for the comments guys! Chris, your...

Thanks for the comments guys!

Chris, your additional info on Col. Way is outstanding and most appreciated!!

Yes Ian, no doubt the chape is a bow to the European style. It surprised me a little....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,615
Posted By CharlesS
A Burmese Short Dha With Its Own Obvious Provenance

Here is nice Burmese dha(dah-see inscription) short sword given as a gift or presentation sword to a British officer, Col. T.H. Way, in early 1887. The hilt essentially tells the story(see pics) in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,973
Posted By CharlesS
With a pattern weld of this type, I am not sure...

With a pattern weld of this type, I am not sure it was really ever meant to be etched, but more likely polished out, or at the very least with a much less bold etch.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,265
Posted By CharlesS
I love these elegant daggers. This one is superb...

I love these elegant daggers. This one is superb in both style and quality. The chiseling is magnificent, and always nice to see the horn bolsters for the scales in such nice shape. Great get!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,228
Posted By CharlesS
Yes, agreed, based on what's here to see so far,...

Yes, agreed, based on what's here to see so far, I'd say this is 20th century work.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,268
Posted By CharlesS
A juramentado was not shy about his intents and...

A juramentado was not shy about his intents and purpose. Silence was not necessary. Could these be associated with them?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,268
Posted By CharlesS
Very nicely done Battara! I know this was on your...

Very nicely done Battara! I know this was on your wish list for some time, so glad it found a good home!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,540
Posted By CharlesS
Never seen, nor heard, of these before. Most...

Never seen, nor heard, of these before. Most interesting!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,034
Posted By CharlesS
Just as you suspected, it does handle very...

Just as you suspected, it does handle very nicely, really very well balanced.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,146
Posted By CharlesS
Here is another thread dedicated to the sadap. ...

Here is another thread dedicated to the sadap.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1688&highlight=sadap
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,212
Posted By CharlesS
Some amazing displays! Thanks for the input and...

Some amazing displays! Thanks for the input and sharing examples. The riveted haft certainly seems to the norm. That is the first I have seen with horn inserts, and it's very attractive.

Royston,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,212
Posted By CharlesS
see below

see below
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,520
Posted By CharlesS
Spot on!

Spot on!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,212
Posted By CharlesS
An Attractive and Vicious Indian Battle Axe / Show Us Your Indian Axes!

The multitude of Indian battle axe styles and some of their strange, and dubiuous axe heads that sometimes make you wonder how they were used is a fascination for me. Just think of the many forms of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,157
Posted By CharlesS
Drac2k, These are not really in my...

Drac2k,

These are not really in my wheelhouse, but I can see you have good taste! Lovely pieces!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,659
Posted By CharlesS
Isn't it interesting that something we take so...

Isn't it interesting that something we take so for granted as a common household utility item was, in its own time and place. a painstaking work of art.

Thanks again for the input guys.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,034
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks guys. Robert, I agree the blade is...

Thanks guys.

Robert, I agree the blade is just amazing, even better then I could have imagined from the original pictures.
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