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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2018, 04:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,110
Posted By Robert
Possibly longer, maybe that might explain this...

Possibly longer, maybe that might explain this piece. :D Original thread located here; http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18717
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th January 2018, 03:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,752
Posted By Robert
Could this possibly have originally been made to...

Could this possibly have originally been made to adorn a statue :confused: It does seem heavy enough to withstand the wear and tear of being left out in the elements. :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,053
Posted By Robert
Could these possibly be tally-marks used to keep...

Could these possibly be tally-marks used to keep count of animals taken when using this particular piece for hunting? :shrug:

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2018, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,268
Posted By Robert
While that might have been true in the past and...

While that might have been true in the past and without going into detail most counterfeiters of antique edged weapons now are well beyond using any method that produces red rust unless they are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,792
Posted By Robert
While I know nothing about edged weapons from...

While I know nothing about edged weapons from this area I totally agree with you on the quality of the craftsmanship of the leatherwork of the hilts and sheaths. Could these possibly be items that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,960
Posted By Robert
Hello Carlos, While I agree with Ian on...

Hello Carlos, While I agree with Ian on everything he has stated I do at the same time believe that once this piece arrives and you have had time to give it a little TLC and a light cleaning you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,679
Posted By Robert
Very nice find Thomas, I really like the silver...

Very nice find Thomas, I really like the silver ferrule on the hilt. If you do a search for Naga Dao you will find plenty of information on these.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,877
Posted By Robert
A Very Merry Christmas to all our members who...

A Very Merry Christmas to all our members who celebrate the day and a Happy New Year and best wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season to everyone.

Best Regards,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th December 2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,468
Posted By Robert
Fernando, you have mail.

Fernando, you have mail.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 15th December 2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,468
Posted By Robert
To avoid any further confusion, and as this is...

To avoid any further confusion, and as this is simply a continuation of the original "paddle identification please" thread, I have merged the two threads into one and opened it for discussion once...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,532
Posted By Robert
Hello Bob, If would not mind could you post...

Hello Bob, If would not mind could you post another photo of this knife? A new photo taken from directly above would help as the one now shown looks as if it was taken at a slight angle and appears...
Forum: European Armoury 7th December 2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,619
Posted By Robert
Though this little dagger has seen better days it...

Though this little dagger has seen better days it is built much better than most all letter openers I have ever seen. The blade is very well made and tempered (something usually not seen on letter...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th December 2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,148
Posted By Robert
My thoughts exactly. Best, Robert

My thoughts exactly.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2017, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,708
Posted By Robert
Beautiful shield Jose and what a great new...

Beautiful shield Jose and what a great new addition to your collection. Can you tell me if decorations of this style were only added to shields of this particular style (wider at the top than then...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,085
Posted By Robert
I hope that you do not mind, but I have cropped...

I hope that you do not mind, but I have cropped your photo to show the hilt and the numbers a little better. The biggest problem I see in trying to identify where this was made is that anyone could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,790
Posted By Robert
After looking at the off-center way the hilt is...

After looking at the off-center way the hilt is mounted to the blade I am thinking that it is more likely that the silver plates were originally added to cover a tang repair than to imitate the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th November 2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 50,791
Posted By Robert
Yes, thank you for posting these Ian. As for age...

Yes, thank you for posting these Ian. As for age I think that because of the overall quality and workmanship displayed and the way that the scabbards are pinned together instead of using bands would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th November 2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,705
Posted By Robert
Beautiful sword and restoration work Charles....

Beautiful sword and restoration work Charles. Another great addition to your collection. The lovely wood and fine carving of the pommel really makes this piece something special.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th November 2017, 06:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,074
Posted By Robert
That is one absolutely beautiful panabas you have...

That is one absolutely beautiful panabas you have acquired Drak :eek: How about a group photo of your panabas family so we can all drool all over our keyboards? Great score !!!

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th November 2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,101
Posted By Robert
Looks like an eel spear to me. Best, Robert

Looks like an eel spear to me.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th November 2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,363
Posted By Robert
The overall shape of the tip of the arrowhead,...

The overall shape of the tip of the arrowhead, the file work on the shank and the decoration on the shaft looks very similar to that found on some Philippine arrows that I have seen.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,435
Posted By Robert
If you are looking for help with a translation...

If you are looking for help with a translation please include at least one photo of the complete sword.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2017, 04:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,815
Posted By Robert
Though not officers quality, here is a photo of...

Though not officers quality, here is a photo of todays version of this piece. Photo compliments of local hardware store add. :D

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,815
Posted By Robert
You can find some information here on this rather...

You can find some information here on this rather strange sword: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8341&highlight=sock+sword
I hope that this will be of some help.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,545
Posted By Robert
Hello Apolaki, This is a very interesting piece...

Hello Apolaki, This is a very interesting piece that you have acquired. The ingenious use of an old hose fitting as a ferrule is most inventive and a great example of the old saying "Waste not want...
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