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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th January 2024, 03:11 AM
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Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thanks Kai, I'll throw a known 45.5 long...

Thanks Kai,

I'll throw a known 45.5 long blade in to the mix.
Straight, high medial ridge and slightly swollen though the belly.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,196
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Interesting cross section of the type with just...

Interesting cross section of the type with just two images.

One with the pronounced medial ridge, the other more oval section of the Sumatran Anak or Panjang form.

Does anyone know the Sumatran...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,479
Posted By Gavin Nugent
It is a fraudulent advert. It resides in a...

It is a fraudulent advert. It resides in a private US collection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,479
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Here is a link Ian, knock yourself out searching...

Here is a link Ian, knock yourself out searching through the thousands of listings....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd January 2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,196
Posted By Gavin Nugent
What's the end limit for them Kai? Two...

What's the end limit for them Kai?

Two emails sent some time ago too?

Gavin
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,479
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Modern Rajasthan, one of about 20 variations they...

Modern Rajasthan, one of about 20 variations they make.
I don't think there has been a month go by where I don't get emails from manufactures looking to peddle their modern wares...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 63,392
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Ian, Indeed, vent your frustration at the...

Ian,

Indeed, vent your frustration at the global situation and the hypocrisy that abounds in that space. Where these are concerned specifically, it is all speculation within.

You have ZERO idea...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd January 2024, 02:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,196
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Thank you Peter. That is a decent length for the...

Thank you Peter. That is a decent length for the type.
The 9cms is across the gonjo, what is the broadest point in the blade?
If a single photo of the blade is available, I'd like to view it...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd January 2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,196
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Straight Palemabng Keris

The recent Palembang keris threads reminded me to ask; (Mods, can you please fix the title and delete this in brackets)

Can those with NON luk types look to their collections and note here what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 63,392
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I think there is a lot too much speculation as...

I think there is a lot too much speculation as was to what hilts these blades had. Some were silver and ray skin over bamboo, others were silver and Niello.

Personally, I feel the speculation, and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th January 2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 32,229
Posted By Gavin Nugent
David, given that the member posting notes Sufi...

David, given that the member posting notes Sufi interpretation and the script does not look Thai, I'd guess that it was old Arabic.

Whilst I understand the complexities you note if one was to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 32,229
Posted By Gavin Nugent
#16 David, I consider it a document, the other a...

#16 David, I consider it a document, the other a weblink.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,914
Posted By Gavin Nugent
This post may also offer a point to work out from...

This post may also offer a point to work out from towards the other regions who use similar scabbards.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=209995&postcount=7
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th January 2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 32,229
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Another post from the archives... Does...

Another post from the archives...

Does anyone know is a complete English translation of this document has been made?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th January 2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,537
Posted By Gavin Nugent
. Personally I'm not a fan of the overall...

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Personally I'm not a fan of the overall profiles at the base and gonjo, I do really like the contrast and pamor within this blade though, very smart looking.
Appreciation for what the artist has...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,424
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Beautiful to see Raymundo! A great read,...

Beautiful to see Raymundo!

A great read, well photographed, and very insightful.

Your stripping, checking, documenting, analysing, restoration, and test cutting is an invaluable source of data....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th January 2024, 03:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,537
Posted By Gavin Nugent
As my knowledge on the subject is only...

As my knowledge on the subject is only superficial, all I can add that from a visual appreciation, to me, this is very beautiful and very well balanced in all aspects....and that pendok, I love it! ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2024, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 27,069
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Check SPAM if mail didn't arrive Ken, all the...

Check SPAM if mail didn't arrive Ken, all the best and good luck with if it is interesting enough!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2024, 02:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,119
Posted By Gavin Nugent
This is an engaging look at the type. I...

This is an engaging look at the type.

I have little to offer other than visual insights that are accessible by all.

This one below may offer further direction for research on trade,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 27,069
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I've misplaced the email you sent me some time...

I've misplaced the email you sent me some time ago, would you might reaching out when you get a minute, I want to point you to something you may have already seen to accompany this nice old warrior.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,291
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Congrats! From the auction photos none could be...

Congrats! From the auction photos none could be seen, but the classic twist forging flaws could be noticed.

I lean to it being twist.

A real nice old warrior.
Forum: European Armoury 3rd January 2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,913
Posted By Gavin Nugent
I agree... nothing about the piece says old world...

I agree... nothing about the piece says old world stiletto, rapier of dagger at all!

I could critic the workmanship and 6 aspects I see at face value as being incorrect, but I don't wish to...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd January 2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,430
Posted By Gavin Nugent
AAA Arrr me hearty, shiver me timbers! An...

AAA Arrr me hearty, shiver me timbers!

An interesting read, thanks!
Forum: European Armoury 2nd January 2024, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,679
Posted By Gavin Nugent
Cotoroanta, There seems to be a MAJOR modern...

Cotoroanta,

There seems to be a MAJOR modern cottage craft industry where you are, turning old pieces of weapons and non weapons part, and turning them into something they are not or never were.
...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd January 2024, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,188
Posted By Gavin Nugent
One might think so looking at the base... as to...

One might think so looking at the base... as to whether it was ever a sword originally, that's the quandary... an old farm implement turned to a dagger?

I can't see any distal taper to the tip or...
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