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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2013, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Andrew
I recall Barry bears a strong resemblance to a...

I recall Barry bears a strong resemblance to a certain ex-US President... :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,047
Posted By Andrew
Exclamation Moderator Action

At Spiral's request, I have removed the images he appeared in.

Spiral and Sirupate:

I strongly suggest you take your differences off-list. Failure to comply with this suggestion will be dealt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 39,903
Posted By Andrew
Smile God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you...

God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay...
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2012, 07:47 PM
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Views: 28,298
Posted By Andrew
Wink This explains quite alot... :D

This explains quite alot... :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th December 2012, 02:26 PM
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Views: 30,344
Posted By Andrew
I am pleased that David brought this up for...

I am pleased that David brought this up for discussion here. When I first saw the original thread in the Ethno forum, I almost posted a "what are we seeing here?" comment about this weapon before...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,059
Posted By Andrew
Ah. Now I understand your point. :) It's a...

Ah. Now I understand your point. :) It's a matter of degrees, I suppose. (No pun intended).

In deference to my fellow staff members and the subject matter of this forum, however, I'm going to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,059
Posted By Andrew
I don't really claim to be a BJJ practitioner,...

I don't really claim to be a BJJ practitioner, Ron. I roll about 2x/month with a couple Gracie purple belts--hardly high level instruction, and my jits is rudimentary, for sure. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2012, 04:42 PM
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Views: 14,059
Posted By Andrew
That's like saying the only "real" auto racing is...

That's like saying the only "real" auto racing is F1.

I would agree only if you define "true" martial arts as those techniques actually employed to kill, maim and injure the opponents. However,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 178,963
Posted By Andrew
Red face OT martial arts discussion continued here: ...

OT martial arts discussion continued here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=148730#post148730
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,059
Posted By Andrew
Cool OT--Martial Arts

Continuing the discussion started here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=148701#post148701

Alan:

Like so many "non-traditional" martial arts, what we now call "Mixed Martial...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2012, 11:56 PM
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Views: 178,963
Posted By Andrew
Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2012, 11:55 PM
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Views: 178,963
Posted By Andrew
Funny how guys like us who "taste" many different...

Funny how guys like us who "taste" many different styles used to be denigrated--these days, MMA has made it de rigueur.

I still train my core art, and always will, however...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2012, 11:51 PM
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Posted By Andrew
lol :D

lol :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 178,963
Posted By Andrew
No formal weapons training--mostly just wasters...

No formal weapons training--mostly just wasters and "test cutting" for fun.

:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 178,963
Posted By Andrew
lol. ITF Taekwon-do Chung Do Kwon Muay...

lol.

ITF Taekwon-do
Chung Do Kwon
Muay Thai
Western boxing
Submission wrestling (w/a little BJJ)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 178,963
Posted By Andrew
44 Martial artist for 35+ years, which...

44

Martial artist for 35+ years, which naturally led to an immediate unatural compulsion to acquire every conceivable hand weapon available. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th November 2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,422
Posted By Andrew
Thumbs up More closeups of blade, please. :) Looks...

More closeups of blade, please. :)

Looks really nice, Lew. Hardened/inserted edge? Pattern-welded?

Really love the chisel work at the forte...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th November 2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,843
Posted By Andrew
Exclamation Staff Comment

Thank you to the calm voices of reason. Seriously--we appreciate it.

Stefan, I took a deep breath before responding to this. I realize you are upset and, for that, I am sorry. Also, for that, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th November 2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,011
Posted By Andrew
Thanks for everyone's opinion. However, the rule...

Thanks for everyone's opinion. However, the rule is what it is for a reason, and will not be changed (especially not through the posting of threads like this).

If you wish to discuss an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,546
Posted By Andrew
You completely miss my point. I am not disputing...

You completely miss my point. I am not disputing that the term "stiletto" in the common English (and, really, Italian) lexicon does not apply to the knife under discussion.

Rather, Multumesc (OP)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,546
Posted By Andrew
dagger, knife, stilletto can all be referred to...

dagger, knife, stilletto can all be referred to as "stilet" in Romanian. :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,689
Posted By Andrew
That is a very cool thing. :)

That is a very cool thing. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,193
Posted By Andrew
An asian bullocks dagger! :D

An asian bullocks dagger! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,496
Posted By Andrew
Yes. ;)

Yes. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 34,115
Posted By Andrew
Agree w/David--looks like the color of ivory to...

Agree w/David--looks like the color of ivory to me.

Was/is betel chewing regularly practiced in the PIs?

Reminds me of the Thai/Burmese "priest knives", but that's really just based on size...
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