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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2024, 08:28 PM
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Views: 7,430
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Moro Saber Kris

Happy New Year!!

Just hot out of the shipping box. Will be restoring and etching the blade and cleaning up the ivory hilt. The scabbard is also unusual with an inlayed horn band at the throat and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,120
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Gavin, That’s a serious 🧐 restoration...

Gavin,

That’s a serious 🧐 restoration project!! Would love for you to keep us informed on the progress as you make head way!!

Happy Holidays

SS
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,120
Posted By SanibelSwassa
I agree! That’s a fabulous Tenegre with some of...

I agree! That’s a fabulous Tenegre with some of the brass discs still present. Pics of the blade would be great too.

Thanks for sharing Gavin.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,240
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Good point… ug though call on that….

Good point… ug though call on that….
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,564
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Ian, Maybe they were into the Princess Bride...

Ian,

Maybe they were into the Princess Bride fighting style…

To the Pain

SS
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 32,176
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Wow… that is a really cool find!!! Great blade...

Wow… that is a really cool find!!! Great blade on that Kampilan!!!

Congrats!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 66,930
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Here’s an older Pira that I got from a seller on...

Here’s an older Pira that I got from a seller on eBay when I first started collecting.

This post actually had me think about doing a blade cleaning and etching to see what might be in the blade....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,564
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Question on the bolo… do you think it was made...

Question on the bolo… do you think it was made with a square tip or cut that way later as part of a prohibition on weapons?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,394
Posted By SanibelSwassa
The first Tenegre came from a private collector...

The first Tenegre came from a private collector in CA, but was once owned by my Grand Master… so it has extra value to me personally.

The second came from an auction the other day here in Florida....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 75,022
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Also I think we may have an answer as to the...

Also I think we may have an answer as to the wholes in the guard section from the last pictures I posted of more intact Kampilan. It appears that there were sometimes other talismanic elements...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 75,022
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Gavin, I should probably apologize for...

Gavin,

I should probably apologize for shorting his name… David Schmidt and his wife were/are prolific blade collectors and David was a longtime forum member. I didn’t get to know him, but am...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,240
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Hey… no giving away the secrets of the dark...

Hey… no giving away the secrets of the dark arts!! LoL
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 04:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 75,022
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Two Kampilan that came from DaveS collection

The first 2 came from DaveS collection and had the hair restored IMHO. The questions surrounding staples are very interesting and I am posting a pic of a complete exquisite example that was shared...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,240
Posted By SanibelSwassa
That might have a twist core!!!

Have you tried to etch that piece yet… I’d bet it has a laminated pattern.

Very nice piece!!

SS
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,394
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Tenegre’s for Christmas!!

These aren’t in hand yet, so the pics are just from the sellers. I will post more when they all arrive. Any thoughts on age and origin are always welcome.

Sanibel Swassa
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2023, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,766
Posted By SanibelSwassa
A couple of similar hilts to add to the discussion

These are Moro pieces from my collection. I believe these are Seko or horse hoof hilts and became more popular after the fall of the last sultanate. With that said I’m definitely open to input and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,554
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Kris restoration from General Shockley’s collection

When I was considering this kris from the online pictures it looked like maybe there was a twist core, but I couldn’t be sure.

Here’s the lite restoration and etching.

Enjoy!

Merry...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2023, 03:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,145
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Barung Restoration for Uncle

My Uncle was able to pick up this Barung from a very generous friend.
I did some basic restoration work on it and here are the results. I love helping bring these pieces back to a semblance of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,254
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Bump… still looking for help here. I’m completely...

Bump… still looking for help here. I’m completely fine with sharing the pics with outside sources if that gets us closer to translation!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,021,112
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Gavin, I wanted to take a second to thank...

Gavin,

I wanted to take a second to thank you and others for the wealth of thought and effort put into discussing this topic and for the willingness to explore. I apologize for being MIA and will...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,254
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Bump

Bump
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,254
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Bump… Any translation help would be greatly...

Bump…

Any translation help would be greatly appreciated.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,021,112
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Gavin, This is a great addition to the...

Gavin,

This is a great addition to the discussion!! Again I am only making a hypothesis that the hilt form could be a representation of Garuda… but the hilts you’ve brought forward definitely add...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,223
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Here is a recent addition to my collection…...

Here is a recent addition to my collection… different guard but definitely same style and from the Visayan area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,254
Posted By SanibelSwassa
Bump.

Bump.
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