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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2022, 10:11 PM
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Views: 35,431
Posted By DavidFriedman
These are 40 inches. Do you think that they would...

These are 40 inches. Do you think that they would be used in a pair, as are Thai Dha?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 35,431
Posted By DavidFriedman
Vietnamese, Burmese, Thai?

Hi friends,
I’m still learning about the South East Asian twists on weaponry. Was just wondering if anyone could identify these large two handed sabers, as Vietnamese, Thai, Burmese, Cambodian?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,034
Posted By DavidFriedman
Argggg, oh well. I guess I’ll have to be...

Argggg, oh well. I guess I’ll have to be satisfied with imagining I own the sword I wanted, lol.

Thanks everyone. I’m so surprised after collecting for a while, I just learned of this last week.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2022, 04:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,034
Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks

Thanks all for your input. No I wasn’t suggesting to skirt the law by flying in to pickup. I meant to mean, are the laws different for someone mailing an item out of Russia, vs picking it up in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2022, 02:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,034
Posted By DavidFriedman
Wow

Wow! That’s pretty intense.
Any thoughts if items were picked up by flying in and taking back via airlines?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,034
Posted By DavidFriedman
Shipping Antique Bladed Weapons From Russia?

Does anyone know of any methods to ship antique bladed weapons from Russia?

I was speaking to a gentleman in Russia who had some antique Katars and swords, and he said it is forbidden to mail...
Forum: European Armoury 24th December 2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,705
Posted By DavidFriedman
Met Museum example

I’ve just found a very similar version of my military fork, in the Met. Their one has cool faces etched on the sides.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/34318
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,956
Posted By DavidFriedman
Persian Kilij

I recently sold this Persian handled Kilij with markings mentioning Abbas. Blade more like a Turkish Pala.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,798
Posted By DavidFriedman
Cool, thanks

Cool, thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,239
Posted By DavidFriedman
I would concur.

I would concur.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2021, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,458
Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks DhaDha.

Thanks DhaDha.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2021, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,458
Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks David, I’m fairly new to Kukri’s and...

Thanks David,
I’m fairly new to Kukri’s and related blades.

I had thought the handle was hardwood, I’ll attach more pics. Seems there is a repaired or beginning crack along one side.

Do you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2021, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,458
Posted By DavidFriedman
More pics

More photos
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2021, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,458
Posted By DavidFriedman
Kukri knife question

Hi fellow enthusiasts, I am not super familiar with Kukri knives. May I ask if anyone could assist in understanding the age and category of this piece. I will add pictures of the scabbard shortly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2021, 04:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,798
Posted By DavidFriedman
Nice wide bladed variant. May I ask how is the...

Nice wide bladed variant. May I ask how is the balance on this beheader?

I would guess perhaps this was a civilian/martial arts/militia/security escort saber ? Just my hunch of a guess.
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,979
Posted By DavidFriedman
Lovely lance. Nice makers marks too.

Lovely lance. Nice makers marks too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,723
Posted By DavidFriedman
Gorgeous

Gorgeous
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,466
Posted By DavidFriedman
Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,176
Posted By DavidFriedman
Ah, the illuminating apple that brings the...

Ah, the illuminating apple that brings the knowledge of good and evil, muwahahaha
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,176
Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks so much. I currently don’t have them on...

Thanks so much. I currently don’t have them on the wall like that, but on Chinese and Japanese sword stands. It would be nice to put them on the wall. That’s a good idea, if I can find a way to do it...
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,705
Posted By DavidFriedman
Remarkable

Thanks again Philip for your remarkable references. I will look up Mario Troso as well. I looked up the Pierre Monte book, but it’s at around 75 shekels, so I have to wait until I have a little extra...
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,705
Posted By DavidFriedman
Hi, Sorry was busy for the last few days. I got...

Hi,
Sorry was busy for the last few days. I got the picture online when typing in war fork or some such key word. I will review my copy of Stones book. Just been so busy.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2021, 03:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,176
Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks, it’s such a joy to collect these pieces...

Thanks, it’s such a joy to collect these pieces of history.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,176
Posted By DavidFriedman
Great

Thanks, My apologies for lousy photos earlier. I’d be very unhappy if it was a modern one lol. I bought it to resell it, but I’m planning to keep this one as it plays delightfully. It’s funny how...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2021, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 47,176
Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks Jim. My friend has some exquisite Kris and...

Thanks Jim. My friend has some exquisite Kris and Indonesian Archipelago weapons with wonderful serpentine designs. I have yet to collect any, but probably will in the future.


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