Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
4th February 2010, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,163
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd February 2010, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,163
First Keris - Comments Please!
I'm excited to report that I "pulled the trigger" on my first keris purchase. This is from Artzi (http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=3944) and will be shipping out tomorrow. I have been...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th December 2009, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,879
Art of the Samurai at the Met
For those interested, Art of the Samurai (http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={F8E9ACA7-5B17-471F-9394-D298E7E53159}).
I was at the Met briefly to meet some family members...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th December 2009, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 20,888
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2009, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,253
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th December 2009, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,253
Funny that I just saw this thread, I just got...
Funny that I just saw this thread, I just got back from a meeting with an anthropologist where we discussed PNG culture in preparation for some field work that I will be doing there this spring and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th November 2009, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 37,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
24th November 2009, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 872,499
I'm not a frequent poster here but I greatly...
I'm not a frequent poster here but I greatly enjoy the site and am the "new collector" type discussed above. I am also a moderator on another forum so know well how difficult it is to enforce...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd October 2009, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,645
The Warrior
I recently watched the move The Warrior (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295682/) which takes place in Rajasthan. I'm not sure the time period but it is described as Feudal India. Many nice examples of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2008, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 19,922
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2008, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 40,058
Stunning! Congratulations Alex. It has been...
Stunning! Congratulations Alex. It has been really fun to see this go from the Ebay auction to the pictures of this beautiful piece with the wootz revealed. I think I'm hooked on collecting for...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd May 2008, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,954
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd April 2008, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 40,058
Kurdistan dagger
Hello
I've been admiring the simple lines and pronounced central rib of Kuristan daggers and am seeking to add one to my growing collection of miscellaneous ethnographic weapons.
I was hoping...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2008, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,495
Ebay Purchase #3
I've been on a roll.... first the kora, next a longleaf khukuri (from Atlantic Cultery) and now this beautiful Moro kris. I was so excited that I stayed up until the wee hours to watch this auction...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th March 2008, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,067
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th March 2008, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,067
The kora arrived today and I'm thrilled. The...
The kora arrived today and I'm thrilled. The blade is in great shape and sharp. Marvelous to look at. It is a fearsome design, reminiscent of orc blades in the Lord of the Rings movies.
I'm...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2008, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,067
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2008, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,067
First Ebay Purchase
Well against my better judgment I just pulled the trigger on an Ebay purchase. I'm hoping that some of you may be able to tell me if I purchased an authentic piece. I'm a bit worried since no one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2008, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,321
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2008, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,321
How do you display your collection?
I would love to see pictures of how people display their ethnographic arms and armour. I only have a couple of small pieces which are not with me now so I can not take pictures. I typically kept...
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Forum: Swap Forum
4th March 2008, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,047
WTB Villager Khukuris
I'm seeking an older villager khukuris. Please let me know if you have one to sell.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th September 2005, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,493
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd September 2005, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,493
What you are seeing there is a shadow from the...
What you are seeing there is a shadow from the scanner instead of a temper line. The blade flats are contoured - almost grooved, sort of fuller like. Sorry, not sure what the correct terminology is....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st September 2005, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,493
Comments requested
Hello
I would love to receive any information or suggestions concerning this Sewar. I originally thought it was a Keris, but learned on Bladeforums of my mistake. I recently received this from my...
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