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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2018, 03:29 PM
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Views: 10,518
Posted By Rich
I should add these knives are very collectible...

I should add these knives are very collectible and bring good prices. Nice find. I wish I had kept my Arnachellum.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,518
Posted By Rich
This is a classic India made bowie knife...

This is a classic India made bowie knife (sometimes called a tiger knife) made in the late 1800's- early 1900's for Englishmen. Other similar knives made by Arnachellum (I had one). Good, well made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,308
Posted By Rich
This is a ko-wakizashi (small wakizashi) or...

This is a ko-wakizashi (small wakizashi) or o-tanto (large tanto) - your choice. Normally tanto are under 12 inches and waks are 12-24 inches but many are borderline (like yours). It is mumei...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,868
Posted By Rich
Google "antique Mexican dagger" and then go to...

Google "antique Mexican dagger" and then go to "images". There are several shown with similar handles and guards. Take many of the pics there with a grain of salt and they are obviously not Mexican....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2017, 01:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,393
Posted By Rich
Ian and all - Try using Imgur as a photo...

Ian and all -

Try using Imgur as a photo posting site. Free.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,984
Posted By Rich
That tip looks very fragile to me to be a mail...

That tip looks very fragile to me to be a mail piercer. Looks like it would break off on first use. Otherwise an interesting blade.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,524
Posted By Rich
Here's a link that may help: ...

Here's a link that may help:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,878
Posted By Rich
I stand corrected. I Googled Ainu sword images...

I stand corrected. I Googled Ainu sword images and there are a couple shown similar to this one. Definitely a dress/ceremonial type; fighting swords are much more like katana in their mounts. Always...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,878
Posted By Rich
I don't think (?) it is Ainu. Most likely a post...

I don't think (?) it is Ainu. Most likely a post WWII mount with possibly a good, older blade (can't tell from the pics). Fancy carved mounts were commonly used as gifts or souvenirs for GI's or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,443
Posted By Rich
It's trying to be an NCO sword, but I tend to...

It's trying to be an NCO sword, but I tend to agree- most likely a copy. I've seen numerous NCO swords, but never one with Kanji on blade, usually just a serial number in Roman numerals. Also the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,671
Posted By Rich
Not sure what you mean by "industrial or...

Not sure what you mean by "industrial or semi-industrial". With the exception of the "top end" gendai smiths, most other Showa era blades (whether hand forged or not) were made in factory settings...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,671
Posted By Rich
That is the date side. Showa ....... The makers...

That is the date side. Showa ....... The makers mei is the two Kanji side. Also the stamp is a Nagoya Arsenal acceptance stamp, not a Seki or Showa stamp.
Kanenori is a known smith. Here is an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,671
Posted By Rich
I respectfully disagree. Looks totally correct...

I respectfully disagree. Looks totally correct for a Showa era (so dated) shingunto. I think is reads Kanenori as the maker.

Rich

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 48,549
Posted By Rich
I doubt it is a Japanese tachi. Wrong type of...

I doubt it is a Japanese tachi. Wrong type of mounts, fittings and hanger.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd December 2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,727
Posted By Rich
Viking toolbox found

This may be old news, but I think it is of interest.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/1-000-old-viking-toolbox-200200450.html?ref=gs

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,318
Posted By Rich
Definitely not Japanese. Rich The...

Definitely not Japanese.

Rich

The Japanese Sword Index
http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,589
Posted By Rich
Agree, Lapland (Sami) scabbard. I've collected...

Agree, Lapland (Sami) scabbard. I've collected Nordic knives for years. Have one similar but more solid with less spikes on the antler. I suspect they were made either for festivals, gifts or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,143
Posted By Rich
Acetone is fine for the blades, just don't get it...

Acetone is fine for the blades, just don't get it on any horn pieces (if any) on the handles). It will dry them out and sometimes turn them grey.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,235
Posted By Rich
If you have the broken piece(s), can you super...

If you have the broken piece(s), can you super glue them back together? A small drop of glue possibly won't even be seen. Just a thougth.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,855
Posted By Rich
Some really nice tsuba and other fittings....

Some really nice tsuba and other fittings. Enjoyed seeing them. Thanks for posting the pics.

Rich

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,349
Posted By Rich
Lee said: "But, in the end, one should...

Lee said:

"But, in the end, one should collect what personally thrills one's self and not what others tell them that they should like. If such items become a good investment, that should be 'icing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,042
Posted By Rich
I see a nice damascus steel blade and well made...

I see a nice damascus steel blade and well made fittings. I wouldn't care about its age. I want it! Nice find.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,940
Posted By Rich
Nice Choora. I would suspect the grip scales are...

Nice Choora. I would suspect the grip scales are bone and horn.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,204
Posted By Rich
According to Total Virus, this site is clean as...

According to Total Virus, this site is clean as of 7:57 AM. 2/23/16.
Doesn't mean it hasn't been hacked, just no viruses found.
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,939
Posted By Rich
The Japanese had several weapons designed mainly...

The Japanese had several weapons designed mainly for women; the kwaiken is the first that comes to mind. Also, short staff naginata. Probably others also.
Rich
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