Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2010, 02:59 AM
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African(?) Paddle/Spoon with Knife?
Another oddity I got a while ago. OAL 35". Wooden with a small, sharp but crudely made knife in the end of it. The "ferrule" looks to be made from an old tin/aluminium can. My questions are: Is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2010, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th April 2010, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 8
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Small Knife for Identification
Hi All --
I got this on ebay a while ago and I'm not sure where it's from. OAL 4". It's got a leather sheath, the blade is very sharp, and it's made in one piece with the "handle." The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th March 2010, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2010, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 21,723
Same sword:
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Same sword:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=815&highlight=afghan
I vote Afghan, 19th Century. Tirri has very similar brass work on some stirrups, and the overall hilt shape is...
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Forum: Swap Forum
8th March 2010, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,640
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Forum: Swap Forum
7th March 2010, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 1
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FS: Chinese Chain Whip
Hi All --
This is a late 19th century Chinese chain whip, in the same vein as the Japanese manriki-gursari. A couple of similar ones have been previously posted on the forum. This one is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2010, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2010, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,030
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2010, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,030
What On Earth Pt. 2
Originally posted by Ariel:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11361
It now appears to have been sold in earnest, and I was interested in where the original discussion was going to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2009, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd December 2009, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 851,329
Well, for my part, I use the swap section only...
Well, for my part, I use the swap section only occassionally and I sell some things on ebay, but I never ever post items I have any thought that I would sell at a later date. So I'm okay with the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd December 2009, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,972
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Forum: Swap Forum
22nd November 2009, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,777
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Forum: Swap Forum
22nd November 2009, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 1
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Katar for sale
Hi all --
I'm not sure how much this katar is worth, so I'm open to offers. It seems like a genuine old one to my eyes, and although I have limited experience with the very aged pieces I would...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
10th November 2009, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2009, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,966
Thanks guys!
Atlantia that's truly fantastic...
Thanks guys!
Atlantia that's truly fantastic that you were able to find that ring so quickly!
Still fairly interested in the inscription on scabbard, since I agree the scabbard and blade are...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2009, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 6
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Knife ID Help Please
Hi all --
Another knife I just bought, and I'm not sure what to make of it. I don't have it yet, I'm just working off the pictures.
Handle appears carved bone, and could be a parasol handle....
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Forum: European Armoury
17th September 2009, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,407
Thanks for the added info!
I've received the...
Thanks for the added info!
I've received the sword, and will try to remember to take more pictures when I get the chance. Blade shows signs of bluing, and I would not at all be surprised if the...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th September 2009, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,407
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Forum: European Armoury
12th September 2009, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 14,407
European(?) Hunting(?) Whatsit
Hi all --
Just ended on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270452438130
Not really sure what it is, how old, etc. and as always would appreciate any insights!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2009, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,767
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2009, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,767
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th August 2009, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,767
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th August 2009, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,767
Indian Self-Defense(?) Oddity
Hi all --
I just picked up this item, and I haven't been able to find out any information about it (what is it called if it has a name, etc.) or pictures of any other examples. It doesn't quite...
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