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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2025, 04:15 PM
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Views: 30,284
Posted By werecow
Congrats! I don't have an answer for you, but I...

Congrats! I don't have an answer for you, but I like this colorful pedang and was watching that lot for a while. :)
Forum: European Armoury 11th September 2025, 01:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 73,976
Posted By werecow
I spotted another interesting speciment today...

I spotted another interesting speciment today that has Fleurs de Lys markings on the guard but is otherwise very similar to the example in the OP. Interesting, given that this group is typically...
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2025, 01:04 PM
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Views: 34,916
Posted By werecow
And the last one.

And the last one.
Forum: European Armoury 8th September 2025, 01:03 PM
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Views: 34,916
Posted By werecow
These are the images from the liveauctioneers...

These are the images from the liveauctioneers post in the OP.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2025, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 26,170
Posted By werecow
Peter Dekker of Mandarin Mansion may be another...

Peter Dekker of Mandarin Mansion may be another good one to ask.
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,851
Posted By werecow
Unfortunately myarmoury has not been accepting...

Unfortunately myarmoury has not been accepting new members for many years now (for at least as long as I've been collecting).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 117,848
Posted By werecow
Probably worth pointing out that this rare saber...

Probably worth pointing out that this rare saber unfortunately got destroyed (https://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30135) and it's blade repurposed by its owner.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2025, 11:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,366
Posted By werecow
So, out of curiosity, I stabbed into a few thick...

So, out of curiosity, I stabbed into a few thick cardboard targets (the box of a recent acquisition :D) with moderate force with my specimen and that at least seems fine. In fact, despite being quite...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2025, 05:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,366
Posted By werecow
I'm not sure what you're saying. I'm telling you...

I'm not sure what you're saying. I'm telling you my experience... I can assure you that a 7cm hilt is probably usable for me and easily enough for a younger version of me. Admittedly I'm relatively...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2025, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,366
Posted By werecow
I think you're underestimating your own hand...

I think you're underestimating your own hand size! :D

It could have been made for a boy perhaps, or just someone with smaller hands like mine. Mine is 8.5cm and it leaves me with at least a cm of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2025, 12:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,366
Posted By werecow
Does that 7cm include the pommel? My palms are...

Does that 7cm include the pommel? My palms are about 7cm across. It may just have been made for someone with small hands.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2025, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,210
Posted By werecow
Just to add, the alphabet pictured above does not...

Just to add, the alphabet pictured above does not include characters that represent syllables. You can find a much more complete version here (https://www.omniglot.com/writing/ethiopic.htm).

EDIT:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2025, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,210
Posted By werecow
Reading it is above my paygrade but at least some...

Reading it is above my paygrade but at least some of the characters do resemble those in the Ge'ez alphabet.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th July 2025, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,035
Posted By werecow
Yeah, same! Not just in sound but also in overall...

Yeah, same! Not just in sound but also in overall musical style.
Forum: European Armoury 15th July 2025, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,244
Posted By werecow
It reminds me of the British spadroons from the...

It reminds me of the British spadroons from the American war of Independence era.
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2025, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,549
Posted By werecow
You can use the subtitles. :) I've attached...

You can use the subtitles. :)

I've attached the full subtitle file for the video as txt. The relevant bits (keep in mind that these are auto-generated by youtube using speech recognition):
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2025, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,549
Posted By werecow
I did a bit of searching and I think this is the...

I did a bit of searching and I think this is the video that I had a vague recollection of:

https://youtu.be/aQKNy7ze2jQ?t=222

He talks about the angle at which the arms of the basket hilt join...
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2025, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,549
Posted By werecow
I have very little expertise in this area but I...

I have very little expertise in this area but I just want to point out the bars that might get in the way of a saber grip, which in my very limited exposure to these swords (mostly via Matt Easton)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2025, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,620
Posted By werecow
Yes, I would also say Trường đao from Vietnam. My...

Yes, I would also say Trường đao from Vietnam. My own example below (awkward angle because these were the seller's pics but it's currently too dark here to take better pictures).

Absolute monster...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2025, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,015
Posted By werecow
Ah, that is quite possible. She almost certainly...

Ah, that is quite possible. She almost certainly did visit Indonesia at some point. Thanks!



Hmm, that is unfortunate. The longer stick...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th June 2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,015
Posted By werecow
Thanks for the warning. I tried looking this up...

Thanks for the warning. I tried looking this up when I bought an antique swordstick but at the time I could not find anything saying they were illegal other than the vaguest of allusions to "other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2025, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,784
Posted By werecow
What is the thickness of the sword in the OP...

What is the thickness of the sword in the OP Marc?

My example below does not have the reinforcements near the grip and it goes from a 3mm spine near the grip to 2mm near the tip, which seems too...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2025, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,015
Posted By werecow
Thanks! I guess that gives me the what, although...

Thanks! I guess that gives me the what, although I'm still wondering about the whence and the when.



Well, I have eyes so I can see it's not too fancy. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2025, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,015
Posted By werecow
Stabby stick

A friend of mine gave me this odd short (~54cm) stick or club with a crude hidden blade. It screws into the grip and is covered with a pattern that is reminiscent of a smiling face of sorts. The wood...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2025, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,331
Posted By werecow
Snakes, perhaps?

Snakes, perhaps?
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