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Ian · 22nd October 2006, 07:17 PM

Ron:

That's quite a dent. Possibly a strike from a bullet?

Ian.

Spunjer · 23rd October 2006, 05:43 AM

ian,

the distance of the dent is about a third of the total length from the tip, and the thickness at this point is still 5/16". needless to say, it's a solid, heavy blade. it would take a lot to create that dent. bullet grazing it is a strong possibililty.

kino,

wow, excellent piece you got there, brah! the naga hilt itself is unique, but another aspect that's interesting is where the blade connects to the handle, you know, the grills. pretty common on northern sundangs, but i've never seen that on moro weapons. btw, don't you have the shandigan bangkung as well?

Battara · 23rd October 2006, 08:33 PM

Kino,

I forgot all about that piece. Hope the drool stains don't show.

I liked working on that piece.

BTW - I waved but couldn't see anyone wave back.

Lew · 23rd October 2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Ron:

That's quite a dent. Possibly a strike from a bullet?

Ian.

Ian

That dent was more likely made by a parry from another weapon the chances that a bullet caused the damage is slim to none

You would have to shoot the back of the sword jjj-just right

.

Lew

Hrthuma ibn Marwan · 23rd October 2006, 09:37 PM

Hello all, I am new here

Some of my stuff:

Arabian Dagger:

Early 20th century Portoguese bayonet:

Ottoman sword, approximately 200ish years old:

I am just starting my collection of real antique weapons, as well as newly made replicas.

S.Al-Anizi · 29th October 2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrthuma ibn Marwan

Hello all, I am new here

Some of my stuff:

Hello Hurthuma, may I get to see more of that gorgeous sword?

It looks real nice, I bet it has a european blade, and is likely fitted in Damascus.

Hrthuma ibn Marwan · 30th October 2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.Al-Anizi

Hello Hurthuma, may I get to see more of that gorgeous sword?

It looks real nice, I bet it has a european blade, and is likely fitted in Damascus.

How about those?

Its not clear on the second picture, but the blade has some sort of engarving. The dealer said it was Ottoman. It shows a cresent and a sun if I am not mistaken. The blade also has the "dimashqi" patterns on it.
Hope this helps, if you want anymore info or pictures taken, tell me

CollectingNewbie · 30th October 2006, 08:34 PM

Just won another one off ebay

Lew · 30th October 2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollectingNewbie

Just won another one off ebay

I had my eye on that one but shot my load on that kundrik sword last week. It's a very nice example. When you get it try using a bit of mineral oil on the horn so it does not get too dried out.

Lew

Ian · 24th October 2006, 03:47 AM

Welcome Hrthuma. Hope you enjoy your time here.

Ian.

Hrthuma ibn Marwan · 26th October 2006, 02:14 AM

Thanks Ian

And I will try to post a closer look to my blades. I might also get a new sword soon. And I think I might need some assistance identifying where and when it was used.

Thanks again

CollectingNewbie · 26th October 2006, 02:35 AM

Just got this Tulwar last week and The Indo Persian Axe? yesterday, Ill post better pics of the axe once I get it.

Hrthuma ibn Marwan · 26th October 2006, 02:48 AM

That Tulwar is pretty decent.
I have seen a tulwar in a shop(near where I live) but it looked very blunt and rusty. Yours look pretty cheerfull

CollectingNewbie · 26th October 2006, 03:00 AM

Thanks, its my first Tulwar and I think it was a great buy, just grabed it off ebay for $102.00. I dont know much about Tulwars but it was posted as an 18th century blade, its in excelent shape, and you can still very faintly see some of the artwork on the handle.

30th October 2006, 08:34 PM	#8
CollectingNewbie Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Just won another one off ebay Attached Images

26th October 2006, 02:35 AM	#12
CollectingNewbie Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	My recent buys Just got this Tulwar last week and The Indo Persian Axe? yesterday, Ill post better pics of the axe once I get it. Attached Images

22nd October 2006, 07:17 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Ron: That's quite a dent. Possibly a strike from a bullet? Ian.

23rd October 2006, 05:43 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	ian, the distance of the dent is about a third of the total length from the tip, and the thickness at this point is still 5/16". needless to say, it's a solid, heavy blade. it would take a lot to create that dent. bullet grazing it is a strong possibililty. kino, wow, excellent piece you got there, brah! the naga hilt itself is unique, but another aspect that's interesting is where the blade connects to the handle, you know, the grills. pretty common on northern sundangs, but i've never seen that on moro weapons. btw, don't you have the shandigan bangkung as well?

23rd October 2006, 08:33 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Kino, I forgot all about that piece. Hope the drool stains don't show. I liked working on that piece. BTW - I waved but couldn't see anyone wave back.

23rd October 2006, 09:37 PM	#5
Hrthuma ibn Marwan Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in my study Posts: 18	Hello all, I am new here Some of my stuff: Arabian Dagger: Early 20th century Portoguese bayonet: Ottoman sword, approximately 200ish years old: I am just starting my collection of real antique weapons, as well as newly made replicas.

24th October 2006, 03:47 AM	#10
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Welcome Hrthuma. Hope you enjoy your time here. Ian.

26th October 2006, 02:14 AM	#11
Hrthuma ibn Marwan Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in my study Posts: 18	Thanks Ian And I will try to post a closer look to my blades. I might also get a new sword soon. And I think I might need some assistance identifying where and when it was used. Thanks again

26th October 2006, 02:48 AM	#13
Hrthuma ibn Marwan Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in my study Posts: 18	That Tulwar is pretty decent. I have seen a tulwar in a shop(near where I live) but it looked very blunt and rusty. Yours look pretty cheerfull

26th October 2006, 03:00 AM	#14
CollectingNewbie Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Thanks, its my first Tulwar and I think it was a great buy, just grabed it off ebay for $102.00. I dont know much about Tulwars but it was posted as an 18th century blade, its in excelent shape, and you can still very faintly see some of the artwork on the handle.