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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2019, 12:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,983
Posted By Robert
The final fitting the tang extends through before...

The final fitting the tang extends through before being peened looks a bit yellow in your photos as well, so you might want to have it checked at the same time as the pins. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2019, 11:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,983
Posted By Robert
It would seem a bit redundant to have a single...

It would seem a bit redundant to have a single soft copper pin go through the tang (weakening it by drilling) when it already extends completely through the hilt and butt plate and is then peened to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,983
Posted By Robert
Because of the overall styling and degree of...

Because of the overall styling and degree of craftsmanship shown (not only in the hilts carving) I would agree with your dating this piece to the end of the 19th century to early 20th century. Also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,983
Posted By Robert
The sheath will be the deciding factor =) ...

The sheath will be the deciding factor =)

The very few examples that I have seen (with this edge profile) that have still had what was said to be an original sheath the sheath on every example...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2019, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,047
Posted By Robert
I was not aware that a shandigan blade required a...

I was not aware that a shandigan blade required a sharpened top edge. I was going by the protrusion on the bottom of the blade next to the hilt and that the blade itself looked to have a double...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,047
Posted By Robert
Beautiful barong Bill. This piece has a shandigan...

Beautiful barong Bill. This piece has a shandigan blade correct? If not too much trouble could you post the measurements to go with the photos for later reference. One last question, do you plan to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,144
Posted By Robert
A Very Happy And Most Prosperous New Year To All...

A Very Happy And Most Prosperous New Year To All !!!

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,087
Posted By Robert
How about a few photos to show your work. :D

How about a few photos to show your work. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2018, 04:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,923
Posted By Robert
Yes, this one and the one that Migueldiaz pointed...

Yes, this one and the one that Migueldiaz pointed out in this link http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10566 are the only ones so far that look as if they were never meant for splitting...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2018, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,923
Posted By Robert
I wish that I could claim to be the new owner of...

I wish that I could claim to be the new owner of this exceptional piece and even though I cannot, I felt the need to resurrect this older thread to add these photos to our archives of this rare form...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th November 2018, 05:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,295
Posted By Robert
Hello Detlef, As you have pointed out, after...

Hello Detlef, As you have pointed out, after enlarging the photos and comparing these two pieces closely I have to agree that Richard is correct in his assessment that this is a Tuareg knife. There...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th November 2018, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,295
Posted By Robert
Richard, Thank you for posting the photo of your...

Richard, Thank you for posting the photo of your Tuareg knife. While there are some differences in the knives themselves such as the guards they do appear quite similar in overall styling. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th November 2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,295
Posted By Robert
Hello Kubur and thank you for the information and...

Hello Kubur and thank you for the information and kind words on the cleaning of this piece. Niger was where the seller had indicated this knife had originally originated from, but as I could find no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,295
Posted By Robert
African Knife???

I purchased this what I believe to be African knife mostly because I have never seen another like it and it looked most interesting even though it was in terrible condition when first found. Now that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 191,618
Posted By Robert
Hello Detlef, Like David I really love the blade...

Hello Detlef, Like David I really love the blade on this gunong. The simple but lovely engraving, the slender elegance of the needle pointed blade with its long sharpened false edge, the file work on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th October 2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,101
Posted By Robert
I really like these old straight bladed kris and...

I really like these old straight bladed kris and totally agree with what both Ian and Jose have said about who, when and where this one was made. Looking at the photos you have posted I do not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2018, 02:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,438
Posted By Robert
Hello Swede and welcome to the forum. If you look...

Hello Swede and welcome to the forum. If you look at the top of the main Ethnographic Weapons page you will find a post titled "Posting Photos" where you will find instruction on how to correctly...
Forum: Swap Forum 11th October 2018, 02:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,999
Posted By Robert
This piece is now listed elsewhere.

This piece is now listed elsewhere.
Forum: Swap Forum 29th September 2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,999
Posted By Robert
For anyone interested, final price drop before...

For anyone interested, final price drop before listing elsewhere is $200.00 with free shipping to the lower 48 States and overseas shipping at a reduced rate.
Forum: Swap Forum 7th September 2018, 01:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,999
Posted By Robert
Price drop to $225.00 for the remainder of forum...

Price drop to $225.00 for the remainder of forum listing then off to you know where.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2018, 01:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 37,196
Posted By Robert
Gentleman, The tone of the responses will become...

Gentleman, The tone of the responses will become less aggressive and an atmosphere of decorum shall be maintained or I will be forced to lock this thread and ban the offending parties. Final warning....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,189
Posted By Robert
Jose, Thank you very much for your kind words...

Jose, Thank you very much for your kind words about what has been posted here on these brass/copper bladed pieces, but Lorenz deserves more of the credit for this than I. He has always freely shared...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,189
Posted By Robert
I have added two photos of the copper bladed...

I have added two photos of the copper bladed dagger that I had shown to and was then given some very interesting information about by the older Philippine gentleman I met last year. Sorry about the...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th August 2018, 01:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,999
Posted By Robert
Tombak For Sale

Unfortunately I find that I will need to part with this lovely tombak as well as a few other items from my collection. Asking price is $250.00 with free shipping to the lower 48 States. Consideration...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,189
Posted By Robert
Ian, I like your idea for a new thread and...

Ian,
I like your idea for a new thread and hope that (as you have suggested) that someone more knowledgeable on the subject will choose to start one.
Here is another interesting story that...
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