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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2025, 09:39 PM
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Posted By drac2k
That it could have been a kris at one time is...

That it could have been a kris at one time is just a guess;I'm open to other/all suggestions.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2025, 08:47 PM
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Repurposed Something or Another Knife?

I recently acquired this knife that is a composite. The blade looks like it could have been a Kris at one time or another and it has traces of silver inlay.
It is attached to a basic wooden handle....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2025, 11:09 PM
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Posted By drac2k
And so it goes;how many times have we sold...

And so it goes;how many times have we sold something that we lament for years afterwards,lol? I'm sure that there must be some type of medical term for that condition.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2025, 04:33 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Real old Formosan edged weapons are rare and very...

Real old Formosan edged weapons are rare and very desirable, however I can not even imagine the rarity of one of their clubs;this is the first one that I've seen!
Congratulations on a wonderful...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd October 2025, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,014
Posted By drac2k
Thanks! Now all I need to do is find a gong!

Thanks! Now all I need to do is find a gong!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st October 2025, 07:15 PM
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Views: 17,014
Posted By drac2k
Unknown Instrument

I recently purchased a lot with these items in it,I'm guessing that they are some type of instrument to strike a gong, etc. They measure approx. 9" long and the heads are solid;I.m not sure if they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2025, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,143
Posted By drac2k
Well said!! I have often thought that these...

Well said!! I have often thought that these materials that are confiscated by governments should be cataloged, micro chipped, serial numbered and certificated.The items can then be resold and the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,614
Posted By drac2k
I don't want to belabor the argument, however...

I don't want to belabor the argument, however "Theatre Knives," are not the sole dominion of the "US or GI's." Just today I received a WW2 Japanese fighting Knife, made from the end of a French M1866...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,614
Posted By drac2k
Hotspur, that is one heck of a Spring...

Hotspur, that is one heck of a Spring Cleaning!What a wonderful collection!
I myself am a fan ot the "theatre Knife," whether it be a Civil War Bowie to a WW2 Dagger.Some are no better than "Prison...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,614
Posted By drac2k
One of the variations made by...

One of the variations made by E.G.W(E.G.Waterman), out of N.Y.;usually they will be marked "EGW."
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st October 2025, 02:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 55,199
Posted By drac2k
How about "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner,"...

How about "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner," by Warren Zevon?
Forum: European Armoury 28th September 2025, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 29,339
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 07:33 PM
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Views: 17,707
Posted By drac2k
Thanks,they are well used.They have that rich...

Thanks,they are well used.They have that rich glossy oily patina and some dings, etc. not shown.The war club has a great feel to it.On a previous post on this forum I read that the designs on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,707
Posted By drac2k
Two Australian Clubs to Share

I recently picked up these clubs.The longest one measures 45" and it is extremely heavy and dense.A single blow from it would prove fatal.
Forum: European Armoury 24th September 2025, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 29,339
Posted By drac2k
Thanks!You are probably right;I lazily use pike,...

Thanks!You are probably right;I lazily use pike, halbred, and spontoon interchangeably because I am not well versed enough to know the difference.The longer blade could almost be Chinese in...
Forum: European Armoury 19th September 2025, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 29,339
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, those were my thoughts as well;any idea...

Thanks, those were my thoughts as well;any idea of the country of origin and the approx. age?
Forum: European Armoury 18th September 2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 29,339
Posted By drac2k
A Pair of Pike Heads,but from Where ?

I just acquired these 2 Pike Heads and I am guessing that they are of European Origin.
The blade of the longer one measures 19.75" x 7" and all of the edges are quite sharp.
The shorter heavy blade...
Forum: European Armoury 29th August 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 150,573
Posted By drac2k
Since the blade appeared to have round copper...

Since the blade appeared to have round copper inserts at one time, could the rectangular cutout at the base of the hilt at one time also have been adorned with copper, brass,etc., which is now...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th August 2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,159
Posted By drac2k
With the exception of the wooden handle, there...

With the exception of the wooden handle, there are 2 pcs. that are either bone or tusk.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th August 2025, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,159
Posted By drac2k
Rick, are you talking about the smaller piece or...

Rick, are you talking about the smaller piece or both of them?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,159
Posted By drac2k
From my view,I definitely believe them to be...

From my view,I definitely believe them to be bone.The lashing looks like it could work on my piece, the only exception is that my implement has a provision for a haft to be inserted inside it whereas...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th August 2025, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,159
Posted By drac2k
My theory is that there was a wooden haft that...

My theory is that there was a wooden haft that went through the middle of the heavy hoe shaped implement and that it was lashed onto the shaft, through the cleat, pulling it down, locking it to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd August 2025, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 49,159
Posted By drac2k
Inuit Adze or Tool ?

I recently procured some items that were listed as "Inuit Root Diggers," and that made sense, however when I got the items, they were quite large, especially the Adze.I haven't seen( my knowledge on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 40,853
Posted By drac2k
Beautiful Sword;I really like the file work on...

Beautiful Sword;I really like the file work on the back of the tip of the blade.
Funny, I always assumed that the kampilan was a two handed weapon;seeing is believing,thanks for educating me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2025, 04:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,003
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Tim; you are the one who fostered my...

Thanks Tim; you are the one who fostered my fondness for Amazonian Weapons.
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