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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,025
Posted By Robert
Happy Birthday Jim !!! :) In this life there are...

Happy Birthday Jim !!! :) In this life there are so many adventures and too little time to enjoy them all, but not it seems for you. So here's a toast to you and the bookmobile in hopes of many more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,886
Posted By Robert
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Dom's ...

My deepest and most sincere condolences to Dom's family and friends. He was in my opinion one of the nicest individuals to grace the pages of this forum, intelligent, courteous, and always there to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 545
Views: 2,142,119
Posted By Robert
I noticed that this photo has not been posted...

I noticed that this photo has not been posted here yet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2017, 04:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,273
Posted By Robert
Sorry, I've been busy and had not noticed this...

Sorry, I've been busy and had not noticed this until now. Very nice work Jose, just what I would expect to see in an item that you restored. I especially like the job you did in the carving the new...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,438
Posted By Robert
Spaffo, When posting photos of an item for...

Spaffo, When posting photos of an item for identification purposes please be sure that at least one shows the complete piece out of the scabbard. Having one of each side would be even better. Listing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2017, 02:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,213
Posted By Robert
Now this is one very beautiful kris and a...

Now this is one very beautiful kris and a wonderful addition to your collection. I agree with Ian on age and that the hilt and scabbard look to be more than likely later replacements. I cannot tell...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,376
Posted By Robert
Not to worry Detlef. After 45 years of marriage...

Not to worry Detlef. After 45 years of marriage she is quite used to seeing me do things like this and now only shakes her head and smiles as long as I have cleaned and sanitized the blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,376
Posted By Robert
One thing about these daggers that totally...

One thing about these daggers that totally surprised me is that they are so well built and sturdy. I would have thought that because of how thin and delicate they look they would be easily bent or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 53,746
Posted By Robert
Thank you for your kind comment on this part of...

Thank you for your kind comment on this part of the restoration work on this piece. I must admit that it had taken me quite a few hours of head scratching to finally figure out how to re-align and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 53,746
Posted By Robert
Thank you all for your kind words on the repairs...

Thank you all for your kind words on the repairs that have been made to this point and for the links provided. In searching for what little information I could find on these daggers it seems that the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 53,746
Posted By Robert
Mandaya Dagger

This beautiful little Mandaya dagger was a gift from my good friend Detlef. I have been trying for years with absolutely no success to acquire one of these to fill an open spot in my collection. They...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,615
Posted By Robert
I am in totally agreement with Ian's observations...

I am in totally agreement with Ian's observations on this. More photos of the blades would be of great help as well. The scabbards looks to be covered in monitor lizard skin to me.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2017, 03:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,723
Posted By Robert
I do not believe the scabbard tip is missing,...

I do not believe the scabbard tip is missing, only that it cannot be seen very well. I have tried to modify one of the photo's to make it easier to see the tip, but this unfortunately is the best...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th May 2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,663
Posted By Robert
If memory serves me right it is a bee keepers...

If memory serves me right it is a bee keepers honey comb capping knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,608
Posted By Robert
With the offset tang (most knives that I have...

With the offset tang (most knives that I have seen from Mexico have the tang more centered to the blade) and the leaf decoration on the butt plate I would agree with G. Mansfield that this knife is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 38,767
Posted By Robert
My deepest condolences to his family and friends....

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Barry will be truly missed here on the forum, but never forgotten by any who ever knew him. Rest In Peace my friend.

Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,005
Posted By Robert
It seems to me that to be large enough to be used...

It seems to me that to be large enough to be used as a ferrule that it would most like be from either a 16 or 12 gauge shotshell.

Best,
Robert
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,005
Posted By Robert
Sorry for the poor quality of the photo, but this...

Sorry for the poor quality of the photo, but this I believe is the source of the material used as a ferrule on this sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2017, 02:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,005
Posted By Robert
I hope that I am right with the soldering theory...

I hope that I am right with the soldering theory as well. In the drawing of the Nigrito warrior you posted the top of the sheath seems to show something similar to the fur on your example wrapped...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,005
Posted By Robert
Another great catch Detlef. The fur looks to be...

Another great catch Detlef. The fur looks to be that from a young Philippine warty pig, and the ferrule as Kino has mentioned looks to be made from a Remington shotgun shell casing. I cannot be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 76,518
Posted By Robert
Please leave the hilt on this piece as is. If it...

Please leave the hilt on this piece as is. If it were extremely damaged or was something non traditional put on it by a U.S. serviceman or tourist after bringing it home I would agree that changing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,376
Posted By Robert
The above dagger measures 8-1/2 inches overall...

The above dagger measures 8-1/2 inches overall with a 5 inch blade. The hilt on this piece is composed of sections of turned stone (onyx, agate or quarts) that are separated by thin brass plates. It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,785
Posted By Robert
BlacksmithingWitch, welcome to the forum. As this...

BlacksmithingWitch, welcome to the forum. As this is your first posting here I must ask that you please download your photos directly to the forum as explained here;...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,630
Posted By Robert
Unfortunately I have seen far too many Philippine...

Unfortunately I have seen far too many Philippine edged weapons that have been altered in this manner with monetary gain the vandals [not the term I would normally use] only concern. It is my opinion...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,173
Posted By Robert
A beautiful and unusual latok Dajak. The brass...

A beautiful and unusual latok Dajak. The brass hilt is really quite striking and helps highlight the brass inlay in the blade. Could you possibly post a couple of close-ups showing the inlay a bit...
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