Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2023, 03:59 PM
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Talibongs
Nice collection! I agree with your statement that talibongs are one of the more commonly available Filipino knives and swords available in the States, because of US servicemen bring backs. I have a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th May 2023, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 9
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For what it's worth, I think that the handle is...
For what it's worth, I think that the handle is made of bone. The reason I believe this is the presence of holes in the end of the material which indicate where blood vessels where. This is common...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th April 2023, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 41
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Your work is very inspiring! I collect ethnic...
Your work is very inspiring! I collect ethnic guns as well as vintage American long rifles, and most of mine are well worn. A couple of my long guns suffered from poor amateur restoration attempts....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2023, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,207
Ken, you are spot on with your opinion of this...
Ken, you are spot on with your opinion of this spike dagger. It is a swagger stick sword, and most likely made in India for a British customer. I believe there is a brass collar missing from the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2023, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,207
Spike dagger. Japanese?
I just acquired this interesting spike dagger. Due to markings on the blade, I am thinking this could be Japanese in origin but am open to opinions or comments. Overall, it is around 24 inches long....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2023, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 3
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I'm certain now that this is a corn knife made...
I'm certain now that this is a corn knife made from an old sword. US Civil War sword most likely. I thought the blade had some age to it. Repurposed war weapon to farm implement. Thanks for your...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th January 2023, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 3
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WW2 era Philippine bolo/machete
I just bought this piece. The tag on it said, "WWII Philippine Bring Back". It could well be from the Philippines, but would like opinions from forum members. The blade is hand forged, possibly from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2023, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,999
One thing that stands out to me that this is a...
One thing that stands out to me that this is a modern piece, made to look aged is that the two round head slotted screws on the gun seem to be peened the same way. The peening has partially closed...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2022, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 26,390
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th December 2022, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 26,390
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2022, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 26,390
Help needed to id knife
I have had this knife in my collection for a few years, but have never researched where it was made. Based on a few clues I believe it is Asian in origin. Total length is 25cm, or 10 inches. Blade...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2022, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,736
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th December 2022, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 9,409
Talibong with stag antler handle
I am posting this picture to get feedback from the members of this forum on a talibong that I have found for sale. Apologizes for the clutter behind this knife but it is in a dealer's display case...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2022, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,180
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th December 2022, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 52,026
My World War 2 era Talabongs
I acquired these two Talabongs at the same shop. I believe they were brought to the USA by a US sailor or Marine after their service in the Philippines. One is marked "Subiner", possibly the maker's...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th December 2022, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,180
ID help needed Indian or Nepal(?)long knife
I recently acquired this long knife with leather sheath. What intrigued me is that at the base of the blade there is a feature like I find on kukri knives, the Hindu symbol (kokra or cho?). This...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th December 2022, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,888
Philipine Paltik gas pipe guns
Hello, new forum member here with my first post. I've been reading this forum for a while, and really appreciate the knowledge that the members have on unique ethnic weapons. I want to share with you...
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