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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2022, 08:43 PM
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Posted By Drabant1701
It looks like a nice yatagan, balkan maybe. I...

It looks like a nice yatagan, balkan maybe. I really like the big ears in walrus bone, often I see them chipped but this one looks to be in very nice condition.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,113
Posted By Drabant1701
That is a very nice find. I have never seen this...

That is a very nice find. I have never seen this type before, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2022, 08:48 PM
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Views: 7,329
Posted By Drabant1701
Thanks for your thoughts, sounds plausible. And...

Thanks for your thoughts, sounds plausible. And its not an exceptional sword design. If it where there would be a lot of them. I cant see any benifits of this design in combat, its to short to poke...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,768
Posted By Drabant1701
A saddle axe in relic condition. Ottoman or indian?

This saddle axe is not in the best condition, but its is a nice wall hanger. Lenght is 78cm. Im thinking it is 19th century ottoman, what do you think?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2022, 03:19 PM
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Views: 7,329
Posted By Drabant1701
Indian shirt sword of rare? form

I recently purchased a lot of Indian weaponry. There was a couple of nice weapons in there, but also some odd ones. This particular sword is sturdy and quite heavy. The blade is 68cm long the whole...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th October 2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,559
Posted By Drabant1701
Its silver, except the upper piece on the butt....

Its silver, except the upper piece on the butt. It was all black when i got it, took forever to polish it :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,559
Posted By Drabant1701
Thank you all for your kind comments! Again, I am...

Thank you all for your kind comments! Again, I am really happy with it, many of these seem to have lived a rough life, but this example has very little damage.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,559
Posted By Drabant1701
A moroccan long gun

I recently bought a moroccan long gun and just thought i share some photos. I actually do not have any questions I just think its very pretty and bought it as a wall hanger for my study. These are so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,476
Posted By Drabant1701
Here are the measurements of the dagger if anyone...

Here are the measurements of the dagger if anyone needs them for reference:

Lenght 26cm, 29cm sheathed
Blade is 14.5cm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,476
Posted By Drabant1701
Thanks for all your replies, very interesting...

Thanks for all your replies, very interesting information. When I saw it on the action site I thought it was some kind of north african dagger, but when I saw the japanese letters it was pretty clear...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,476
Posted By Drabant1701
Japanese Ainu dagger for comment

I bought this dagger recently, and I have concluded that it is a japanese ainu dagger. Its a bit outside my usual field of interest so i am interested if there is someone more knowledgeable in this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,448
Posted By Drabant1701
Thanks Ricky for your very informative reply. I...

Thanks Ricky for your very informative reply.
I tried to push a very small drill into the went hole but its totaly jamed, it would not go in even the smallest bit. I pushed arod down into the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,448
Posted By Drabant1701
Getting something out of musket barrel.

When I get an old firearm I always check if there is something in the barrel to se that its not still loaded. I bought a moukala musket and when I checked there is 10cm of soemthing in the barrel,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,312
Posted By Drabant1701
Thank you so much! This is a great information.

Thank you so much! This is a great information.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,312
Posted By Drabant1701
Chinese Peasant Knives. Age?

I was bidding on a nice Indo-Persian dagger in an auction, I also casually bid on some stuff that I thought looked interesting. I won these three knifes that I have concluded is Asian farmers knifes,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,734
Posted By Drabant1701
Looks like a very nice sword. The mounts on the...

Looks like a very nice sword. The mounts on the scabbard looks to be top quality, they by them self would be colletible. The blade looks to be in good condition and mad of fine wootz. The grip and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,449
Posted By Drabant1701
Many thanks for all your replies! Looks like a...

Many thanks for all your replies! Looks like a Pesh Kabz and is a Pesh Kabz, my only doubt was that its so long that its almost a short sword. Im very happy with it and pleased that I could add it to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,449
Posted By Drabant1701
Long dagger for comment.

I recently bought this 58cm long dagger. Its sturdy and well made, its wootz but the pattern is not that great. Is it a Pesh Kabz? Is it persian origin? When was it made?, my guess is mid to late...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,912
Posted By Drabant1701
Thanks Detlef!

Thanks Detlef!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,912
Posted By Drabant1701
Mexican utility knife?

Is this knife from mexico? Does it have a name other then knife? 26cm long.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 29,543
Posted By Drabant1701
Here is a similar:...

Here is a similar: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFvTRjmFkr7/
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,509
Posted By Drabant1701
Beautiful sword, very pleasing wootz pattern. I...

Beautiful sword, very pleasing wootz pattern. I can see 35 in islamic numbers, at the bottom of first mark. Also the Yelman (double edge) is very long, I have not seen many swords like that.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,291
Posted By Drabant1701
Firangi blade - India or Germany?

I have this long (127cm) firangi. Do you think the blade is made in India or Germany? Second picture is the ridge of the blade.
Thanks for looking!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,342
Posted By Drabant1701
Thanks Ariel! I have Jens book, I bought it when...

Thanks Ariel! I have Jens book, I bought it when he published it. I will have to read it more carefully.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,342
Posted By Drabant1701
Here are more pictures. This blade differs from...

Here are more pictures. This blade differs from my other shamshir blades, my other shamshir blades have straight sides but this is curved inwards (hard to explain I made a picture).
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