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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,378
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Arrow Thanks for your concern CollectingNewbie, as...

Thanks for your concern CollectingNewbie, as although the feedback is high, his account could have been hijacked.

Take care guys
Bally
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,699
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Arrow Hi guys, thanks for your comments I wish I had...

Hi guys, thanks for your comments I wish I had bidded higher now :shrug:

What about the gold ball thing at the bottom, I have not seen this before.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,699
Posted By Sikh_soldier
What was this? A firangi?

Hi guys, I lost on the bidding on this item, mainly because I was not confident in what it was, it looks like a firangi, but that hilt , threw me off a bit (gold button?) :confused:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Talking Hmmm, now that you mention it Richard, I may have...

Hmmm, now that you mention it Richard, I may have a few pieces that would love to be worked on by a master scabbard maker! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,162
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Thumbs up I had previously been surprised at the fact that...

I had previously been surprised at the fact that we cannot make arms and armour to the same level and standard as our predecessors.

However, I am happy that seeing this magnificent scabbard, it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Lightbulb Thank you to everyone for your comments, I...

Thank you to everyone for your comments, I understand now that other factors such as symbolic, religous etc are also considered when purchasing.

I would like to make clear that I did not mean to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Lightbulb Thank you Dennee, That makes a lot of sense,...

Thank you Dennee,

That makes a lot of sense, I had been previously put off in the past due to the criticism of such pieces, whilst all along I do love these type of pieces for their Audacious and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,132
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Zulfikar sold on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120205525113&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

I read on this forum that these swords are impractical how come a senior fellow member has...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,368
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Thumbs up Brilliant inspiring and insightful thread, thank...

Brilliant inspiring and insightful thread, thank you
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,330
Posted By Sikh_soldier
kirpan

Hi Jeff,

most modern daggers made for kirpan use are totally impractical, fit for a "symbollic" purpose.
There is no generic kirpan as long as it is practical (useable) it can be anything from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2008, 01:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,330
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Kirpan

Hi guys, sorry for my late post, I did not realise was a second page :p

Also it did not seem that I was needed, spiral was as usual absolutely spot-on :)
Hi Jeff, the website you have looked at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 29,488
Posted By Sikh_soldier
samurai ban

Hmm.. following logic, i guess beer glasses and bottles will be next, :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,322
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Seasons greeting

I would also like to wish everyone a great christmas and new year, I hope if not in christmas, santa brings you goodies all through the year.....which you must post pics of!!

All the best

Bali
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,330
Posted By Sikh_soldier
kirpan

Hi guys sorry for the late reply,

Thank you spiral for your comments you are spot on,

Hi Jens, my knowledge on arms and armour is not great, I do know a bit about the sikhs :p
I know that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,330
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Cool Chakram

Hi Jens,

Please do not apologise
I am sure no one has tried to offend anyone, its just that referring to a Sikh Guru (Prophet/Messiah) as a cow protector may be seen as some as provocative by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,345
Posted By Sikh_soldier
strange sword

Thanks again guys your knowledge and wisdom is priceless......unlike the sword which has no value!

I watched it and was curious
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,345
Posted By Sikh_soldier
strange sword

Oh thank god it was described as a "South Indian broadsword Khanda with a rare ritual Vajra handle"
I was thinking of putting in an offer,

Thanks Jim I will read up on that post, i obviously do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2007, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,345
Posted By Sikh_soldier
strange sword

So not a Khanda then!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,330
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Sikh references

Hi, just a humble request that the posts remain respectful of each others opinions and beliefs, best way would be to keep religious views to ourselves,

My two pence, would be that its a possible...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,345
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Strange Sword with Khanda/Pattisa Blade- comments

I recently saw this sword, has it been re-hilted, is the hilt appropriate, is it an indian sword?



any comments are much appreciated
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,309
Posted By Sikh_soldier
swords swords swords

Hello all,

What Jim said is absolutely correct; for a skh any weapon is highly regarded.
however, the khanda and the tulwar are firm favourites!

Here is a picture (bad quality :confused: ) of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,903
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Nice axe!

Wow!
That is a very nice axe,
how did you clean it up so well?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,187
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Nanny state

Although the recent rise in knife culture is seriously worrying, living in west london, from what i hear in the news most attacks are using flick knives, butterfly knives etc....... no incidents...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,187
Posted By Sikh_soldier
Appealing to all UK collectors- urgent !!!

The proposed ban on the import, sale and manufacture of swords will have an adverse effect on legitimate practitioners, collectors and manufacturers. Actual sword related crime is very rare and does...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,645
Posted By Sikh_soldier
wootz

can you only reveal the pattern on polished steel
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