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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th May 2015, 03:06 AM
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Posted By S.Workman
I did indeed make one but it's interesting to see...

I did indeed make one but it's interesting to see that a multi width tool is or was available. I wish that they had put a hole in the center so you could run something through there and get more...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 11:22 AM
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Views: 19,145
Posted By S.Workman
Alan, you can always be relied upon to give us a...

Alan, you can always be relied upon to give us a detailed and informative response, thank you. How essential is it to use the same spacer material as the original? I have some extremely thin pieces...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 11:13 AM
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Posted By S.Workman
Thank you for that process. I'm thinking about...

Thank you for that process. I'm thinking about replacing the spacers since many are chipped at the edges which contributes to them not lining up properly. Jantz supply, here. I come. I'll probably...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 02:40 AM
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Views: 19,145
Posted By S.Workman
Not terribly loose, just not tight…loose enough...

Not terribly loose, just not tight…loose enough that the spacers are all at different positions and can be pushed about with ease.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 01:39 AM
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Views: 19,145
Posted By S.Workman
Yes, some kind of tool has gnarled the bejeezus...

Yes, some kind of tool has gnarled the bejeezus out of the brass. I think I can dress it with a very fine file and then use automotive sand paper the polish it back up. I don't know how much time I...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,145
Posted By S.Workman
OK, so the end of the tang is threaded in there?...

OK, so the end of the tang is threaded in there? I had thought it was peened over, but thats good news. Can you not see the amount of rust on the blades? The only one Im only concerned about is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 12:17 AM
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Views: 19,145
Posted By S.Workman
OK, here are some pics. I would love to get them...

OK, here are some pics. I would love to get them cleaned up to carry. I live in a state where you can carry anything you want anywhere, although I usually carry smaller things. I do hunt though, so...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd May 2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,145
Posted By S.Workman
Hunting Knife Restoration Tips Sought

Hello everyone, can someone recommend a guide to restoring old hunting knives and similar blades? I just got 2 Solingen knives, not ancient, but they could use some help. They are stag handled, with...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th April 2015, 01:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 64,409
Posted By S.Workman
Thats remarkable, so these painted ensembles show...

Thats remarkable, so these painted ensembles show scenes of court activity, or are they depictions of myth or history?
Forum: European Armoury 25th April 2015, 10:58 PM
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Views: 19,914
Posted By S.Workman
Yes, but there are some big cows out there. I...

Yes, but there are some big cows out there. I bought a piece of horn that was 15/16" and more than 5" long to hilt a knife I made, although I am sad to say that I ruined it being clumsy. In any...
Forum: European Armoury 25th April 2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,914
Posted By S.Workman
I think he means that it is not real...

I think he means that it is not real tortoiseshell, but an imitation. The only imitation for tortoiseshell is plastic, which I don't think this is because plastic doesn't crack in that way, and the...
Forum: European Armoury 25th April 2015, 03:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,914
Posted By S.Workman
I might be wrong, but is there a letter or makers...

I might be wrong, but is there a letter or makers mark on the blade? There looks to be something like a "c" or an "o"...or it might be nothing. I'm almost positive that the hilt is tortoise shell....
Forum: European Armoury 25th April 2015, 02:06 AM
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Views: 19,914
Posted By S.Workman
I am no expert, but that hilt looks like tortoise...

I am no expert, but that hilt looks like tortoise shell. Maybe the dagger is one of those "Corsican" (or French, or Sardinian, or Spanish, or Italian) vendetta daggers. It's pretty sweet, anyway....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,185
Posted By S.Workman
That's horrible. They should be shot, the bail...

That's horrible. They should be shot, the bail amount was ludicrous.
Forum: European Armoury 19th April 2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,432
Posted By S.Workman
Thank you for that information, I guess the only...

Thank you for that information, I guess the only thing we know date wise is that the fellow who started the collection died about 1870. Some of his treasures have no paperwork of any kind, its a very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,185
Posted By S.Workman
Where did you hear about this?

Where did you hear about this?
Forum: European Armoury 19th April 2015, 12:42 AM
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Views: 6,432
Posted By S.Workman
Heres the last of the images...

Heres the last of the images...
Forum: European Armoury 19th April 2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,432
Posted By S.Workman
Huntsmans Dagger

I got a chance today to go to a very small, very weird museum about 2 hrs from my house. Its called the Fairbanks, and its an old "Cabinet of Curiosities" type of place. The history of the family...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th April 2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,407
Posted By S.Workman
I will take this chance to tell you about a great...

I will take this chance to tell you about a great exhibit for anyone interested in ancient art and weapons. It is "The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander", and it is quite stunning. The works range from...
Forum: Swap Forum 16th April 2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,407
Posted By S.Workman
Yes, that's a good feature, but I was thinking...

Yes, that's a good feature, but I was thinking more along the lines of recommendations from those of us who have seen an exhibit, or been to a particular show previous years. It might help to get a...
Forum: European Armoury 15th April 2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,762
Posted By S.Workman
What a neat idea and a great and unique...

What a neat idea and a great and unique collection. Quoits, never heard of them.
Forum: Swap Forum 15th April 2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,407
Posted By S.Workman
Show or Exhibit Info

Would it be useful to have a spot where we can post dates and places of upcoming arms collector shows or relevant museum exhibits that feature arms? I can't say how many times I've missed exhibits...
Forum: European Armoury 15th April 2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 717,766
Posted By S.Workman
Well, I am an amateur on these swords and know...

Well, I am an amateur on these swords and know little technically about them but they are some beautiful blades. That's pretty much the sum of my "input".
Forum: European Armoury 9th April 2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,517
Posted By S.Workman
Also, I am trying to figure out from not very...

Also, I am trying to figure out from not very good photos/drawings what the geometry of the blade is all about. It seems to be fairly complex smithy work for peasant craftsmen.
Forum: European Armoury 9th April 2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,517
Posted By S.Workman
Excellent. I am trying to get "Spanish Military...

Excellent. I am trying to get "Spanish Military Weapons" via interlibrary loan, as it is very costly. I will seek out the others. Although I have only seen a few examples, they all seem to have quite...
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