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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2007, 02:15 AM
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Views: 13,812
Posted By RhysMichael
I'm afraid I do not know anyone in England though...

I'm afraid I do not know anyone in England though I am sure there are people there to do it. If you want to ship it to the US I have used Philip Tom and he does excellent work. Another person who...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2006, 06:43 PM
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Views: 13,812
Posted By RhysMichael
First of all welcome to the forum. You will find...

First of all welcome to the forum. You will find a group of folks who like dha/darb here. A word of warning these swords are addictive.

This is definitely a dha ( or more precisely a dha-lwe )....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2006, 02:13 PM
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Views: 10,036
Posted By RhysMichael
An interesting piece. The guard and hilt may...

An interesting piece. The guard and hilt may suggest Tonkin. I hope Phillip or Scott see this they I am sure would have some good input on this.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,884
Posted By RhysMichael
Thanks for the heads up. I would love to oneday...

Thanks for the heads up. I would love to oneday own some russian swords. this is a shame as usual
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,486
Posted By RhysMichael
Very nice, I have not seen too many spears or...

Very nice, I have not seen too many spears or lances from that area. there is currently one on Ashoka's site from Burma that matches the basic blade form of yours I cannot link just the picture so I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,431
Posted By RhysMichael
Santa was good to you. does the Barong have a...

Santa was good to you. does the Barong have a laminated blade ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2006, 12:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 98,452
Posted By RhysMichael
I am a firefighter and have worn a St Florien (...

I am a firefighter and have worn a St Florien ( the patron saint of firefighters) metal every day of my life for 30 years. How could I ( or anyone else then ) judge someone negatively for some other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2006, 10:05 PM
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Views: 11,437
Posted By RhysMichael
The third one is a talibon from the Philippines....

The third one is a talibon from the Philippines. I am sure someone here will be able to tell you a great deal about the kris.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 37,825
Posted By RhysMichael
Down this far on the blade would it still be...

Down this far on the blade would it still be called scarf welding ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2006, 08:49 PM
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Views: 6,531
Posted By RhysMichael
A couple of old pictures for the Dha folks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/RhysMicheal/nativewithmak.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/RhysMicheal/montangnard3.jpg

Both are from VietNam in the French Indochina days, so it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2006, 02:23 PM
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Views: 39,408
Posted By RhysMichael
a very nice collection thanks for sharing

a very nice collection thanks for sharing
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2006, 02:22 PM
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Views: 10,280
Posted By RhysMichael
Congratulations and I would like to add my thanks...

Congratulations and I would like to add my thanks to all here who have helped make this forum a wonderful place to exchange information.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,776
Posted By RhysMichael
I am sure many would be glad to talk about it...

I am sure many would be glad to talk about it after the auction is over
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,510
Posted By RhysMichael
Let me add my welcome. You will find a good group...

Let me add my welcome. You will find a good group of people here and the depth of their knowledge never fails to keep me in awe
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,201
Posted By RhysMichael
Very nice would this one be called a Piso Halasan...

Very nice would this one be called a Piso Halasan ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,728
Posted By RhysMichael
A very good review, I'll have to put this on my...

A very good review, I'll have to put this on my wish list. Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 37,825
Posted By RhysMichael
A nice looking blade I will keep an eye out for a...

A nice looking blade I will keep an eye out for a handle
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 37,825
Posted By RhysMichael
Thanks Bill As I said above I have never done...

Thanks Bill
As I said above I have never done it only read about it. So its always good to hear from someone with experience. Some sources ('Persian arms and Armor'-Museum Malbrook ISBN...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 37,825
Posted By RhysMichael
It seems most resins fail at about 200 degrees. I...

It seems most resins fail at about 200 degrees. I do not know what type of handle it is and how that would effect any koftgari and such. Phillip or Jose would be the people to ask about that. That...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 37,825
Posted By RhysMichael
I have never taken on apart myself but I have...

I have never taken on apart myself but I have been told that heat can remove it. I have also heard you can still get Zaje Sefid the original resin used to secure them. I'll see what more I can find
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,007
Posted By RhysMichael
Very nice, I am sure some of the people here can...

Very nice, I am sure some of the people here can give you a great deal of information on this kris. Until then if you have not been there you should try this site...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2006, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,029
Posted By RhysMichael
I agree with David on the first two. The third he...

I agree with David on the first two. The third he probably got totally correct also but I cannot confirm it as I know virually nothing about swords from the Congo

On the dha/darb it is probably...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,837
Posted By RhysMichael
What an excellent statue any ideas how old it is ?

What an excellent statue any ideas how old it is ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,173
Posted By RhysMichael
Once again Utami your comments have been a great...

Once again Utami your comments have been a great deal of help. You are too modest about what you know about these swords
Thank you
John
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,173
Posted By RhysMichael
Ben I've never read anything on that. The...

Ben
I've never read anything on that. The crowns are the "Pucuk Rebung" and appear to be a vegatative motif. Maybe Utami would be able to tell you he is in Indonesia and has a good bit of...
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