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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th May 2023, 04:35 AM
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Views: 25,793
Posted By drac2k
Display cases with locks are a good idea, but...

Display cases with locks are a good idea, but sometimes you want to be like Smaug and immerse yourself in your treasure hoard.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th May 2023, 05:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,793
Posted By drac2k
I read your post with sympathy and a bit of...

I read your post with sympathy and a bit of amusement.
First, consider yourself lucky; had you been stateside, you would have been probably talking to a lawyer about suing you instead of a father....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2023, 08:14 PM
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Views: 5,211
Posted By drac2k
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2023, 05:58 PM
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Views: 5,211
Posted By drac2k
Is this a Tulwar or a Yataghan ?

Does the handle make a Tulwar or does the blade make a Yataghan?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,666
Posted By drac2k
It had been suggested by another forum member...

It had been suggested by another forum member that the blade was a modified kris, however, my theory is that it was a repurposed Colonial blade or a locally produced one to look like a European...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,666
Posted By drac2k
Upon further investigation, I believe that the...

Upon further investigation, I believe that the sword with the "monster pommel," is not Visayan, but rather a Bicol sword with a repurposed Minasbad handle; note the holes where it once housed a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,666
Posted By drac2k
Interesting Talibon Sword and Something Else

This is an interesting slightly different Talibon sword; it has a heavy 19" blade that measures 3/8" thick on the base of the spine. The braided cloth lanyard on the handle, for a secure grip, is a...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th March 2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,925
Posted By drac2k
No longer available, sold.

No longer available, sold.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,718
Posted By drac2k
Great club, and a great site; thanks a lot, now...

Great club, and a great site; thanks a lot, now there is another item on my wish list, lol. I think that you are taking over the legacy of the late great VANDOO.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,495
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for the insightful information,...

Thanks to all for the insightful information, especially its proper name, "pehlet."I too have often wondered about the similarities between the construction of weapons of Taiwan and some areas of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,495
Posted By drac2k
Pinahig Ifugao Bolo?

This looks like a cross between a Pinahig Bolo & a Panabas, maybe a Pinahigasaurus? It looks much larger than the traditional blade, even though it conforms to the general form. The blade measures...
Forum: Swap Forum 6th March 2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,925
Posted By drac2k
Bosnian or Balkan Dagger for Sale

A nice Bosnian or Balkan Dagger; the blade is approx. 7" long, 1 &1/8 at its widest, and 5/16" thick at the base of the spine. The handle is approx. 5.5" long. There isn't a scabbard with this one....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
The overall length of mine is approx. 25.5".

The overall length of mine is approx. 25.5".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
As per request. The handle measures 4 & 1/8"...

As per request. The handle measures 4 & 1/8" inches long and the guard 3.5" across.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
If Robert is willing, I certainly am.

If Robert is willing, I certainly am.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
Kai, I understand and endorse your belief that...

Kai, I understand and endorse your belief that too many people take free reign in ascribing certain unrelated attributes in regards to weapons; my personal peeve is that numerous Philippine knives...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, guys for doing what I should have done! ...

Thanks, guys for doing what I should have done!
Any Idea what the "6," "9," or squiggly mark is or means?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
Thanks. If you do a search in the Forum under...

Thanks. If you do a search in the Forum under Luzon Sword, on the second pg., you will see Robert's post "Old Luzon Kris," post #4 will be my twin brother's sword. This post was dated Aug. 2012.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
Thanks. I agree; I chose the non-technically...

Thanks. I agree; I chose the non-technically correct label as it was more easily recognizable to a greater amount of people and I didn't know what else to name it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 50,155
Posted By drac2k
Luzon Kris, just like Robert's

I just acquired this Philippine sword and I was searching the Forum to see if there were any similar examples, and to my surprise, I came upon a Feb.2005 Post by Robert that showed the almost exact...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,431
Posted By drac2k
First, thanks for the information. The star club...

First, thanks for the information. The star club is heavy(not pumice), and that is its natural color, minus soot, oil, dirt, nicotine, etc.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2023, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,431
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to both of you for the comments and the...

Thanks to both of you for the comments and the information. It could be a tool, but I thought it was more of a weapon because of the substantial medial ridge on either side that would make it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,431
Posted By drac2k
3 PNG Weapons & a possible 4th?

I was lucky enough to acquire these weapons recently. One is a Mendi Fighting Axe(these were banned in PNG in 1968), The maces I believe are from the Kamoro group or the Eastern Highlands based on...
Forum: European Armoury 26th December 2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,439
Posted By drac2k
I thought that I would repost this item; TVV gave...

I thought that I would repost this item; TVV gave me an excellent start, but I'm still stalled out and I am hoping someone can add further information.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,059
Posted By drac2k
Could we see the inside of the shield?

Could we see the inside of the shield?
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