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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2005, 08:42 PM
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Views: 10,014
Posted By JPSF
Check with Philip Tom about the composition of...

Check with Philip Tom about the composition of the blade. He repolished it and knows a lot more about patterned steel than I do.

The scabbard is original as are the kalti, karda and chakmak. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2005, 04:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,014
Posted By JPSF
I think Phil uses a very secret formula and...

I think Phil uses a very secret formula and techniques. If you ply him with demon rum at the EEWRS get together in a few weeks maybe he'll talk.

Yes, this is a very good friend but it doesn't mean...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2005, 01:33 AM
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Views: 10,014
Posted By JPSF
Details: a hanshee from c1770-1820, very well...

Details: a hanshee from c1770-1820, very well made dark red (once upon a time)velvet covered scabbard with beautifully chiselled and pierced silver chape and locket, elaborate sangli remarkable...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2005, 04:00 AM
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Views: 10,014
Posted By JPSF
unique patterned blade

This is one beautiful hanshee and Phil Tom is responsible for bringing out the pattern which was barely visible. Have any of you ever seen a pattern like this? ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2005, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,968
Posted By JPSF
Eli, koras like almost all Nepalese weapons come...

Eli, koras like almost all Nepalese weapons come in many subtle and not so subtle variations. The type you're showing is very typical of an early style (mid 17thc...early 18thc) with a brass or gold...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,872
Posted By JPSF
No approval needed and I enjoy seeing other work...

No approval needed and I enjoy seeing other work especially something as well done as this while the images displayed generate great information from all the experts here.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,503
Posted By JPSF
Tom, if you have any pictures you can send them...

Tom, if you have any pictures you can send them directly to me. I'd be very interested to see more of this type since this is the only one I've ever discovered. Do you know if it came in a sheath...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2005, 05:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,260
Posted By JPSF
According to the info here we're having the...

According to the info here we're having the seminar at the Holiday Inn

www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/baltimore05.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2005, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,503
Posted By JPSF
Tom, If you have specific knowledge or examples...

Tom,
If you have specific knowledge or examples of this variation I would really appreciate getting them.
Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2005, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,503
Posted By JPSF
FEBRUARY calendar

I have no idea what this month's example is. Looks Indian, but has a strange clipped point. 22" w/o the the pommel ring. Any ideas?
If anyone wants to send me a picture for next month's calendar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2005, 03:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,996
Posted By JPSF
That IMPERIAL COSSACK CAUCASIAN SWORD SHASQUA...

That IMPERIAL COSSACK CAUCASIAN SWORD SHASQUA SHASHKA KNIFE looks vaguely familiar. I think I've seen something like that before but under a different name like cookery or khookeree or somesuch...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,744
Posted By JPSF
While not very common these aren't the rarest of...

While not very common these aren't the rarest of kukris. It depends on quality, tool types and grip materials that make them spectacular. Finding them in complete condition is obviously a huge plus...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,123
Posted By JPSF
BOOKFINDER.COM has 7 or 8 copies available from...

BOOKFINDER.COM has 7 or 8 copies available from various worldwide booksellers including Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. Maybe a stack will show up in Baltimore.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2005, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,539
Posted By JPSF
Thanks for the input. I'm sure it's Asian and I...

Thanks for the input. I'm sure it's Asian and I know it's an arrow, but there seem to be too many variables. With that kind of barb it would seem to be for hunting.

A few beers in Baltimore will...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2005, 04:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 40,603
Posted By JPSF
I sent 3 koras to Baltimore last year, but they...

I sent 3 koras to Baltimore last year, but they got there and I couldn't. I will bring at least one of these plus pix if Lee and Artzi can fit me into the schedule and I'll give you my 2 cents about...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 40,603
Posted By JPSF
Baltimore is always of interest and depending on...

Baltimore is always of interest and depending on schedules there should be some good speakers (including Mr Barrett) on topics of interest to us all. Bonhams has just re-scheduled their weapons...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 40,603
Posted By JPSF
Brian Thanks for the great photos. You have...

Brian
Thanks for the great photos. You have quite a knack for clandestine "through the glass" imagery. Will the forumites get a chance to meet you in Baltimore?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2005, 02:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 40,603
Posted By JPSF
B.I., interesting that the description is in...

B.I.,
interesting that the description is in English or were there multiple languages represented? Absolutely an astounding collection, but it's too bad there isn't easier access and information for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2005, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,539
Posted By JPSF
arrow for ID

blackened bamboo shaft with no visible markings, 27" o/a, very interesting twist on the head's shaft....guessing Naga but know zero about these. Any comments will be most appreciated. Thanks
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2004, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,961
Posted By JPSF
Yannis You're absolutely correct about the...

Yannis
You're absolutely correct about the language. I tried to place the area and let all those dialects fall where they may. Some feel this type knife comes from just the east/northeastern regions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2004, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,961
Posted By JPSF
Thankyou for the compliments and I am always...

Thankyou for the compliments and I am always looking for great pieces to use in these calendars. My own collection is koras and kukris. If any of you want to send me a very high resolution picture...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2004, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,961
Posted By JPSF
JANUARY

http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/january.jpg
Forum: Swap Forum 30th December 2004, 04:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,640
Posted By JPSF
JANUARY

Oops...sorry guys. Posted in the wrong place.
http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/jan.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2004, 04:40 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 127,477
Posted By JPSF
http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/portrait.jpg

http://www.jnanam.net/users/jp/portrait.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2004, 04:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,855
Posted By JPSF
These highly adorned koras were no doubt owned by...

These highly adorned koras were no doubt owned by royalty or military commanders. The o/a length is 26" with the blade and hilt representing very high quality, but the wrapping on the grip is the...
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