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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2012, 01:42 PM
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Views: 7,903
Posted By Atlantia
Anecdotally these were popular with sea captains...

Anecdotally these were popular with sea captains and mariners in the 19thC.
The shaft of the stick is made from the spinal column of a shark or similar large boney fish.
So they are cartilage...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 35,375
Posted By Atlantia
Yeah, he didn't need to check the naughty list...

Yeah, he didn't need to check the naughty list twice to find us!

We had to treat ourselves!

Nice display Gav. Will you etch the blade to bring out the pattern?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Detlef, FANTASTIC work my friend! ...

Detlef,

FANTASTIC work my friend!

Bravo! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,541
Posted By Atlantia
Ah! Excellent catch Spunjer, That explains...

Ah!
Excellent catch Spunjer,
That explains the 'outline' that I can see. Bravo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,541
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Ariel, Sorry, I meant to add the I don't...

Hi Ariel,

Sorry, I meant to add the I don't see any reason why the blade couldn't be very old.
The surfaces have been reworked to make it into this incarnation and then it's been recently harshly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,541
Posted By Atlantia
HI Ariel, You are welcome. I also have an...

HI Ariel,
You are welcome.
I also have an interest in these 'anomalies' so it's always nice to see items like this one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,541
Posted By Atlantia
It's been scrubbed with sandpaper which is a...

It's been scrubbed with sandpaper which is a shame.

The blade looks to me like it's a reused blade and the configuration of holes make me think it was once mounted as a large pata or possibly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,541
Posted By Atlantia
Here you go

Here you go
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,579
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Chris, The shield looks to have washers...

Hi Chris,

The shield looks to have washers on the back of the four bosses, where the handles attach.
Can you show a close-up?
Is there are 'padding' in the cushion and if so what is it made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 39,911
Posted By Atlantia
Is someone going to actually wait till xmas to...

Is someone going to actually wait till xmas to start the 'sharp present thread'?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 39,911
Posted By Atlantia
Happy atheist Xmas wishes from me to you all ;)

Happy atheist Xmas wishes from me to you all ;)
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,748
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Matey, Just making holes. Definately no use...

Hi Matey,
Just making holes. Definately no use for actually threading twine.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,249
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Chris, These are a lot of fun! As you...

Hi Chris,

These are a lot of fun!
As you say this is a 'court sword' and as such is the final development of the rapier/smallsword.
Your example is good if fairly 'utilitarian' as they go, with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,835
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Lotfy I absolutely agree that the...

Hi Lotfy

I absolutely agree that the craftsmanship on the chiseled decoration of the scabbard and hilt is 1st rate.
BUT! Stylistically it reminds me of the work of the Indian silversmiths of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Detlef, Thanks, that clears it up nicely....

Hi Detlef,

Thanks, that clears it up nicely.
So tiuk pengentas it is!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Detlef, That's an interesting point. The...

Hi Detlef,

That's an interesting point. The other day I noticed this reply from Amuk in an old thread about my pair:



I did mean to ask him but..... my old brain... forgets things..... ;)
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
ROTF!!! I do it all the time, don't worry at...

ROTF!!!
I do it all the time, don't worry at all mate.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd December 2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,748
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Norman, Now, you know I don't like to...

Hi Norman,

Now, you know I don't like to conjecture or repeat rumours etc ;)
No, not me, just cold facts here :p
But.....
In searching for these online I have come across many references to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Detlef :D I think these are really...

Hi Detlef :D

I think these are really interesting. Is there a work that defines the various types and region specific variations?

ATB
Gene
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Guys If you do a little digging into the...

Hi Guys
If you do a little digging into the archives there are some great threads on these rare and interesting knives.
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000732.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Absolutely! My own trade, which is why I rather...

Absolutely! My own trade, which is why I rather like them.
There's a great thread somewhere with tons of pictures.......


Here we go:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13443
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,835
Posted By Atlantia
LOL! "tis the season"! Happy Xmas...

LOL! "tis the season"!

Happy Xmas mate.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 28,835
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Dom, Patination, wear, signs of age.... ...

Hi Dom,

Patination, wear, signs of age....
"Patina" is often defined as verdigris or oxidisation, but it can just as easily be the accrued hand grease, dust and wax polish on a piece of wood...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Detlef, That's interesting. The...

Hi Detlef,

That's interesting.
The example you found has not got the 'monster' on the spine.
Remember my two cousins?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 74,356
Posted By Atlantia
I have two 'cousins'. Sadly neither comes with...

I have two 'cousins'.
Sadly neither comes with the oversized ceremonial scabbard, the "party dress".
One of mine is 'naked' and the other only has it's 'everday' scabbard.
Both of mine have the...
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