Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th August 2005, 08:29 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th August 2005, 06:19 PM
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any ideas on the origin of this ?
I have no ideas about this sword. It obviously has been modified, maybe several times. The scabbard is a really good fit for the blade so I believe it is either original or made for this sword, the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th August 2005, 02:21 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd August 2005, 03:07 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th July 2005, 10:07 PM
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another kris ( Lanti ) for comment
Hi
All the attention in recent treads on kris made me want to post some better pictures of the one I have to get comments from those here who know far more about it than I do
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2005, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2005, 09:49 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2005, 03:31 PM
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This looks like a contemporary dha for the...
This looks like a contemporary dha for the tourist market, I just gave one away to a friend for for her kids. If it is like the one I had it was covered with a black tarry material to make it look...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th July 2005, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 9
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Welcome
I do not know much about smallswords...
Welcome
I do not know much about smallswords but they are civilian swords that I have always been told derived from rapiers,thrusting weapons. They come from around the 17th century forward for a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2005, 09:59 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th June 2005, 02:45 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2005, 02:53 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2005, 01:20 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2005, 10:05 PM
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I have to agree with Andrew I really enjoyed...
I have to agree with Andrew I really enjoyed Ian's presentation.
Your blade is really looking nice, As to the mountings there are a number of options other than rattan, One that I have always liked...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2005, 04:06 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2005, 10:05 PM
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peudeueng peusangan from Aceh
I stumbled across a peudeung peusangan from Aceh on ebay and it had a buy it now... so I did . This sword is a variant of another sword that I have posted on the old forum here for information (...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th April 2005, 01:53 PM
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Could the "nasty spirits and illnesesses" have...
Could the "nasty spirits and illnesesses" have been some of the common heavy metal poisonings from impurities in the ore ? Certainly things like lead or murcury could be sufficient even in the houses...
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Forum: Swap Forum
24th April 2005, 04:07 PM
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a mixed bag for sale
I have several swords that I am selling. Cash is preferred as I am looking at a Taylor guitar ( need to find cheaper hobbies ~lol~ ) but trades are always considered as well
Java Keris $250...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2005, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 28
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Ian
In Mark V. Wiley's book "Filipino Martial...
Ian
In Mark V. Wiley's book "Filipino Martial Culture " He talks about a pinute as a type of bolo. He states that the term is derived from "puti" which means white , after the white ray of light...
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Forum: Swap Forum
24th March 2005, 01:48 AM
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Firangi for Sale
Old Firangi with well made curved blade for sale
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/RhysMicheal/swords2/DSCF0206.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/RhysMicheal/swords2/DSCF0207.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th March 2005, 12:15 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2005, 03:10 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2005, 06:46 PM
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Active rusting should always be removed. Stains...
Active rusting should always be removed. Stains and patina are up to the sword owner whether to remove or not. I use flitz metal polish most times and for severe rusting I use wd40 and a fine steel...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2004, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 14
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Mark
pretty sure it was in a post from Dan so...
Mark
pretty sure it was in a post from Dan so he would be the best to ask. I remember it saying that dharb/daab would be used for any blade foreign or thai made but that krabi was used only for Thai...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th December 2004, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 22
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I would like to also add my wishes for a Merry...
I would like to also add my wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. Along with my thanks for all the help and information that all of you here share so freely with me everytime I look in. ...
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