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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 01:13 AM
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Views: 32,643
Posted By Bill
This one is pretty big, weighs over 4 lbs., not...

This one is pretty big, weighs over 4 lbs., not really sure what it is or what it was used for. Malabar chopper? Inside curve is sharpened as well as the "axe" portion. In Tirri's book he has a # of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,862
Posted By Bill
The first pic is spear tips used for fishing in...

The first pic is spear tips used for fishing in the Philippines. I believe they are most likely from Luzon. The second pic is arrow heads also from the PI; I believe that at least some of them are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2005, 05:57 PM
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Views: 11,531
Posted By Bill
I hope there is some comments on the taibon & the...

I hope there is some comments on the taibon & the carvings on it. The reflection of the flash makes it kind of hard to see, it would be nice to see some closer images. I have a very simular one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2005, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,533
Posted By Bill
Looks like the bidding on that one was because it...

Looks like the bidding on that one was because it was from the Philippines. The one Rick pointed out from another thread -...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 35,943
Posted By Bill
I would guess that it is an elephant emerging...

I would guess that it is an elephant emerging from a bird. The ears look human, not elephant. Tranformation? What hasn't had comment is the face on the back of the head, a mouse?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2005, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,064
Posted By Bill
we don't have the measurements, but i would guess...

we don't have the measurements, but i would guess its 18", ax face 4", & hammer poll less than 1". If these are about right, I would think, as a tool, the strike areas are relitively small for a 18"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2005, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,064
Posted By Bill
the handel may be too long for a tool, no wear...

the handel may be too long for a tool, no wear signs as a tool would be constantly used, don't think a tool would get the decoration either.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2005, 12:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 35,473
Posted By Bill
My only "beak" theory is that it is done with a...

My only "beak" theory is that it is done with a cheisel & little file work. If this was done in Java, it would seem a waste of besi iron, since it appears that more brittle Chinese iron would be used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2005, 09:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 35,473
Posted By Bill
I'm assuming that the original smith is likely to...

I'm assuming that the original smith is likely to make his own tools. His limitations are going to be of both skill & tools. Although other craftsmen may have been involved in file work, I would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 35,473
Posted By Bill
If I were to guess, the hilt looks to be 20thC;...

If I were to guess, the hilt looks to be 20thC; because of the brass work, shape & condition. The "spacer" (quite a mystry why it is even here) if leather, I don't know; if its really hemp & pitch,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2005, 05:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 33,074
Posted By Bill
Thanks for posting all the pics. I'm sure your...

Thanks for posting all the pics. I'm sure your post of the keris will get responce. I wonder if the same manner was used on both the kris & keris, only less on the kris. I guess this is a dangerous...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 33,074
Posted By Bill
Michael, Could you post pics of the old kris?

Michael, Could you post pics of the old kris?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2005, 10:40 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 296,165
Posted By Bill
a couple for those that are interested in...

a couple for those that are interested in Indonesia/Philippines. 1. Ring of Fire, an Indonesian Odyssey; www.mysticfire.com - You can buy all 5 films on a 2 dvd set, Nechesh will enjoy this if he...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,921
Posted By Bill
thought I was going to snipe this one, but didn't...

thought I was going to snipe this one, but didn't even get my bid in http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6535792838&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 but it does seem like a much...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd June 2005, 10:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 33,074
Posted By Bill
Thanks for the additional pics. The scabbard does...

Thanks for the additional pics. The scabbard does look old & a Sulu look to it. Is the extended piece of the hilt new?, it looks like there is a hole in it for a wooden dowel or screw. The pattern...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd June 2005, 05:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 33,074
Posted By Bill
Michael, Could you give us more close ups of the...

Michael, Could you give us more close ups of the sheath & the hilt? The blade certainly is 19thC & the over all appearance is so pristine, one has to wonder what was original & if anything has been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd June 2005, 04:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,921
Posted By Bill
Rick, its not just a head axe, its a "Very...

Rick, its not just a head axe, its a "Very powerful armor piercing battle axe".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2005, 01:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 35,473
Posted By Bill
very interesting, 14" blade, "beak" instead of an...

very interesting, 14" blade, "beak" instead of an elephant, the brass work on the ferrule is odd. the keris blade looks very old to me. wonder why the "spacer" between blade & ferrule, you would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2005, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,394
Posted By Bill
that's very nice, Steve,& you did a great job...

that's very nice, Steve,& you did a great job cleaning it. definitely made for someone well off. wish there was more info on these. the only thing I can add is I'm confident some of these date back...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 34,644
Posted By Bill
here are a couple that are similar to Ian's, also...

here are a couple that are similar to Ian's, also they both have had surgery, the new tang in one & an elephant trunk added to the other. re-placing the tang may have been at a time where it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2005, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,522
Posted By Bill
I wonder how coconut vineger would work. if it's...

I wonder how coconut vineger would work. if it's really rusty it may take over a week, & that is if you keep brushing the rust off. may make the blade too dark?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 34,644
Posted By Bill
Rick, if you mean, no "trunk" at all, the answer...

Rick, if you mean, no "trunk" at all, the answer is no.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 34,644
Posted By Bill
Ian, nice comparison of the 2 blades. Have to...

Ian, nice comparison of the 2 blades. Have to agree that both are really old. The hilt on the object sword looks very old & I think the majority would agree, that it must be a replacement. It seems...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,976
Posted By Bill
for cleaning the hole of the hilt, try using a...

for cleaning the hole of the hilt, try using a long thin screw, lightly using the treads as a file. if you do this holding the hilt hole down, the stuff will just keep falling out, not gathering...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2005, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,649
Posted By Bill
as often said, its hard to tell from pictures....

as often said, its hard to tell from pictures. The sheath is old, it shows wear marks that should continue, some what, onto the silver work but doesn't apear to. It would make no sense for updating...
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