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Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2012, 11:19 AM
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UK Militaria Nottingham

Can anyone help me out with some dealings Ive had with UK Militaria in Nottingham? I bought some Helmets off of them, apparently dating to the 17th century.

They all arrived and were modern...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,656
Posted By templarnight
Phillipines Sword or South American?

Hi
Can anyone help ID this Sword.
The Blade shape leads me to Phillipines, but Im wondering if its South American?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,467
Posted By templarnight
African Knife with hardstone pommel

Hi
Can anyone help ID this Knife.
Im guessing North Africa? The Handle has two hardstone 'Beads', one of which has been inlaid with a Gold decoration.
Im unfamiliar with this type of Handle and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,523
Posted By templarnight
I thought this forum was a place to discuss...

I thought this forum was a place to discuss Weapons that we own??
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2012, 07:31 PM
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Views: 9,523
Posted By templarnight
No unfortunately no Scabbard. What date is...

No unfortunately no Scabbard.

What date is this piece then?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2012, 05:37 PM
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Views: 9,523
Posted By templarnight
Can you explain the mechanical damascus to me? ...

Can you explain the mechanical damascus to me?

How was it constructed?
Forum: European Armoury 26th April 2012, 05:35 PM
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Views: 5,613
Posted By templarnight
Spanish Sword, early 18thc? Makers mark

Just picked up this Spanish Sword.

What date range does this fit?

Any ideas about the Makers Mark? Its the same on both sides, difficult to read but appears to be LEGAPRA. Theres a Crowned I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,523
Posted By templarnight
Large Indian Knife with Watered Blade

I picked this up recently. Its a nice large size, the Blade is 62cm, overall 76cm.

I have lightly cleaned the Blade to show the watering. What type of watering is this?

Many thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,913
Posted By templarnight
Kindjal ID

Hi. Can anyone help with the ID of this Kndjal.
The Blade is very nice and the Silver Mounts also.

Total length is 55cm, Blade 49cm.

Many thanks
Forum: European Armoury 27th March 2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,688
Posted By templarnight
Hi Eugene No Im afraid I cant provide any...

Hi Eugene

No Im afraid I cant provide any reference, but then I guess that seems to be the problem with it.

I would have thought that the Grip would have had a Ferrule which leads me to think...
Forum: European Armoury 26th March 2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,688
Posted By templarnight
I saw this Sword, and its a made up piece of...

I saw this Sword, and its a made up piece of parts.
Forum: European Armoury 1st March 2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,919
Posted By templarnight
Many thanks for your comments. Im having to...

Many thanks for your comments.

Im having to clear out a few other items to keep this one though!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,613
Posted By templarnight
Looking at some of the pictures posted above it...

Looking at some of the pictures posted above it seems that they dont have a 'tang' either.

They also seem to be secured by a rivet.

Is this not correct then?
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,919
Posted By templarnight
I acquired it recently from a fellow collector of...

I acquired it recently from a fellow collector of Swords. I believe he bought it at Auction.

The Sword Blade is 84.5cm long, total length 98cm. Its 5.1cm max width.

1.52k in weight and the...
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,919
Posted By templarnight
Scottish Ribbon Hilt Sword. Maker info

After much saving and scrimping I have at last acquired what I would call my dream Sword!
Can anyone help me with any info on the maker?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,470
Posted By templarnight
Pictures of the complete Sword

Heres some pics of the entire Sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,027
Posted By templarnight
Hi. I bought my Ferric Chloride off of Ebay,...

Hi.

I bought my Ferric Chloride off of Ebay, theres plenty on there. I was told by someone to dilute it, but it worked perfectly well without.

I too have discovered some 'veil of secrecy'...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,027
Posted By templarnight
Thanks for your kind comments. I used a fine...

Thanks for your kind comments.

I used a fine wire wool to remove the brown varnish.

Then a fine grade 1000 paper, but only once or twice over the Blade.

I used Ferric Chloride applied with a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,027
Posted By templarnight
The small brown spots are a tiny amount of the...

The small brown spots are a tiny amount of the varnish that was on the Blade.

I then gave it a metal wax, is that ok to use?
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd February 2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,695
Posted By templarnight
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,027
Posted By templarnight
First attempt at bringing back a Wootz blade

Just thought I would share my first attempt at bringing back this Blade.

Would welcome any feedback
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,470
Posted By templarnight
Inscription on Indian Polouar Blade

Hi All.

Can anyone help ID the inscription on this Blade?

Many thanks in anticipation
Forum: Swap Forum 25th December 2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,695
Posted By templarnight
www.antique-arms.net

www.antique-arms.net

Having, I believe, understood forum policy. Please take a look at my new site selling Antique Arms.
Happy Holidays to everyone.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,497
Posted By templarnight
Thats excellent. Many thanks for the...

Thats excellent. Many thanks for the translation!!!
All the best
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,497
Posted By templarnight
Hi. Jim Im more than happy to discuss my...

Hi. Jim Im more than happy to discuss my interests. I collect all kinds of weapons.
I have quite a few Kukri and African Spears along with items from Native American Tomahawks to Iron Age Irish...
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