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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2023, 04:08 AM
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Posted By ASPaulding
Could you give me you thoughts on this Ottoman blade

I purchased the Ottoman sword recently and have a few questions for the experts. The mounts are silver which I have not yet polished. I can't determine if it is from early 19th or late 19th. Also the...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th April 2023, 03:45 AM
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Views: 3,731
Posted By ASPaulding
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Swap Forum 17th April 2023, 07:11 PM
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Views: 3,731
Posted By ASPaulding
I am always up for trade if anybody is interested.

I am always up for trade if anybody is interested.
Forum: Swap Forum 12th April 2023, 07:13 PM
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Views: 3,731
Posted By ASPaulding
Late 19th century 1st Battalion Royal Scots Lothian Regiment Dirk

$1500 usd + shipping from US

The cap on the small knife utensil is missing. Also the scabbord is splitting a little. Over all in great aged condition.

Message me if you are interested. Thank...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th March 2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,773
Posted By ASPaulding
Sold

Sold
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd March 2023, 04:56 PM
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Views: 2,773
Posted By ASPaulding
Cuchillo Criollo "Gaucho knife" for sale

I have recently posted this piece on the form. I hate to get rid of it but I need a little cash for another purchase. It really doesn't match the rest of my modest collection. I am asking $450 usd....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,750
Posted By ASPaulding
Abel has replied to my email. He was kind enough...

Abel has replied to my email. He was kind enough to let me share them with this group. Thank you

"Dear Adam:

I apologize for my big delay in answering your kind first mail. I´m very sorry but I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,750
Posted By ASPaulding
Thank you Chris, I did not know there was such a...

Thank you Chris, I did not know there was such a variation in these blades. I will do more research and email Abel to see what his thoughts are. I have never heard the term Cuchillo Criollo. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,750
Posted By ASPaulding
The knife could say Alfonso. Thank you for seeing...

The knife could say Alfonso. Thank you for seeing if you could find examples in your book. Typically a standard 19th century bowie knife seems to go for no more then $200. Unless it is a coffin grip...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 42,750
Posted By ASPaulding
Is this authentic 19th century Gaucho knife.

I recently purchased this gaucho knife and have a couple of questions. I know they still make gaucho knives to this day. I have read the article on the forum and had a few questions. There is an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
It definitely seems like there has been a few...

It definitely seems like there has been a few Russian-Bugarian Ottoman inspire swords from that same time period. All are just diffrent in there on way. Yours looks like a Shamshir grip and gaurd...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
I'm trying to search through my history to find...

I'm trying to search through my history to find the examples. Here is a link to an old 2004 post that I found last night wih some great information.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2022, 03:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
I really wish I could help you with your sword. I...

I really wish I could help you with your sword. I have found a few that resemble it. Some from when Bulgaria was part of the ottoman empire and a couple from Russia. Hopefully somebody else may have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
My friend that speaks Arabic translated a few...

My friend that speaks Arabic translated a few words on mine. He made out three names. Adam, Joseph and Malek.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
Wow, what great information. Thank you

Wow, what great information. Thank you
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
Thank you all for your feedback. The only...

Thank you all for your feedback. The only question I have is about the grip material? And on the scabbord, what are the little springs and what is the purpose? Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2022, 04:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
Just found somebody engraved intials on the...

Just found somebody engraved intials on the larger one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
I honestly don't know what type of blade that is....

I honestly don't know what type of blade that is. I wish I could be of more help.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
Also I believe there is a significant length...

Also I believe there is a significant length difference between a Kilij vs Pala Kilij. I have seen a few examples of the Pala versions in the shorter length. I definitely have a lack of knowledge...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
Your Kilij blade does not look like a fake to me.

Your Kilij blade does not look like a fake to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
I posted photos of the measurements. I have never...

I posted photos of the measurements. I have never done point of balance before but I'm assuming use your finger and balance it then measure from the gaurd. So the small one is approximately POB 10cm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
I'm assuming they are from the same time frame....

I'm assuming they are from the same time frame. 19th century maybe. My question is the hilts Rhino or Buffalo horn. Also can anybody translate it for me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 04:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
A few more photos.

A few more photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 128,091
Posted By ASPaulding
Two Kilij for comments

These are the first Kilijs I have ever collected. They are quite diffrent. The larger one is much heavier then the other. I think the blade is a trade blade based on the eye lash mark. The cross...
Forum: European Armoury 27th October 2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,055
Posted By ASPaulding
Thank you very much for the information.

Thank you very much for the information.
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