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Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2023, 10:46 AM
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Posted By Yvain
Very interesting Kronckew ! It's seems rather...

Very interesting Kronckew ! It's seems rather unusual to me to use a buckler with a saber, the mix between eastern and european influences is rather unique.
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2023, 10:51 PM
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Posted By Yvain
Thanks Radboud, that's what I'm referring to...

Thanks Radboud, that's what I'm referring to indeed. The Eastern European lead is interesting, I'll have to look into it deeper!
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2023, 08:14 PM
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Posted By Yvain
Indeed Victrix, I heard that before, interesting...

Indeed Victrix, I heard that before, interesting tradition! Though I don't think those students are expected to actually use those swords!
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2023, 07:09 PM
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Posted By Yvain
My apologies, I guess my question was not...

My apologies, I guess my question was not properly worded.


I was wondering what was the last sword used by Europeans / Europeans descent that was NOT a military weapon (ie : regulated / issued)....
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 52,163
Posted By Yvain
Last traditional European sword

Hi all,



I've discussed the Mexican machete / so called "espada ancha" a bit in the last few days, and it got me thinking : what was the last traditional (non military / regulation / issued)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,443
Posted By Yvain
Very interesting grouping Jim ! From your own...

Very interesting grouping Jim ! From your own collection ? The one at the top with the briquet hilt is very cool, I'd like to make a repro of it !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,443
Posted By Yvain
Thanks Kronckew, very interesting to see this...

Thanks Kronckew, very interesting to see this hilt paired with a more traditional Mexican machete blade and scabbard.


I'm back home and thus have access to my (basic) callipers, which allowed me...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,443
Posted By Yvain
Thanks for your answers! It is rather...

Thanks for your answers!



It is rather hard to measure the edge since I don't have calipers at hand, but I definitely see no grind, and the edge is roughly 1mm thick in the first half of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,443
Posted By Yvain
Spanish colonial short sword?

Hi all!



I found this interesting short sword for cheap some days ago. It is very similar to some other short swords identified as Mexican or Spanish colonial, including on this forum (see the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2023, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,838
Posted By Yvain
1984 indeed, my bad for the typo. Funny to think...

1984 indeed, my bad for the typo. Funny to think that it is only 10 years older than me!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,838
Posted By Yvain
Recent shibriyas

Hi all!



I received today those two recent but nicely made shibriyas, both probably from the1980's.



The bigger one is the most interesting in my opinion, the hilt is adorned with the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,286
Posted By Yvain
Indeed TVV, I have another one like this. Though...

Indeed TVV, I have another one like this. Though in this case I think the main goal could have been to lengthen the blade, as the "sandwich" part doesn't hide the beginning of the blade
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,286
Posted By Yvain
The sandwiched ricasso dampens the vibrations a...

The sandwiched ricasso dampens the vibrations a bit but the blade is springy and behaves correctly for a European piece. (I also don't think I ever saw a locally made takouba blade with this shape,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,286
Posted By Yvain
Takouba with old european blade

Hi all!



Today I received this takouba that I won at an auction some weeks ago! As you can imagine, I'm very pleased with it. The mounts are in an older style (late 19th century perhaps), but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,870
Posted By Yvain
Cool piece! The craftmanship and material remind...

Cool piece! The craftmanship and material remind me of some knives from the Levant (shibriya, jambiya).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,585
Posted By Yvain
Thanks to both of you! A popular style...

Thanks to both of you!


A popular style spanning multiple countries, but with regional particularities does makes sens. Since the examples in the Quai Branly collection were collected in situ,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,585
Posted By Yvain
West African dagger

Hi all !


I bought this nice dagger this weekend, however, I'm having some questions regarding its origin.


Indeed, most collectors would consider it to be an Hausa dagger, and similar pieces...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 134,880
Posted By Yvain
@Interested Party, I don't think grade matters,...

@Interested Party, I don't think grade matters, as long as there isn't any additives in it, I've used sunflower seed oil successfully for cleaning!



Regarding horn, as @werecrow said, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,688
Posted By Yvain
The pommel is different, but the blade and the...

The pommel is different, but the blade and the guard remind me of Yaka swords : https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/142325 . Maybe a lead to investigate ? Doesn't remind me of any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 134,880
Posted By Yvain
After some years of trials and errors, here is my...

After some years of trials and errors, here is my personal method for weapons cleaning :

-Remove grease, dirt, and potential varnish with a paper towel soaked with alcohol (90° proof), keeping...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,391
Posted By Yvain
Thank you Martin! Indeed, it seems to be rather...

Thank you Martin! Indeed, it seems to be rather unusual, I've not found a similar one in the online collections I usually use, but I did find two other very similar specimens, including one on this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2022, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,391
Posted By Yvain
Cameroon (Bali) short sword

Hi everyone!



Just wanted to show you this Bali short sword from North-West Cameroon! I was able to identify its origin, but I have no idea of how old it is. Found it for a very low price at a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 90,256
Posted By Yvain
Adding some very interesting information! This is...

Adding some very interesting information! This is an extract from "La Collection d'armes orientales de Pierre Loti" by Stéphane Pradines, showing an extremely similar weapon! Loti's collection is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,377
Posted By Yvain
Ahrer / ayar Tuareg shield

Hi everyone!

Does anyone here owns an ahrer / ayar Tuareg shield ? If yes, I would be very thankful if you could take some measurements for me.

Thanks in advance for your help! 🙂


(Picture...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,537
Posted By Yvain
Thanks guys! 🙂 Interestingly, I found...

Thanks guys! 🙂



Interestingly, I found this : https://m.quaibranly.fr/fr/explorer-les-collections/base/Work/action/show/notice/223181-couteau-et-fourreau/page/1/ in the Quai Branly...
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