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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2012, 10:24 PM
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Posted By Neil
The "rams horn" guard seems to be a rather common...

The "rams horn" guard seems to be a rather common guard form. As far as indicative of a a region, I have some that I know were collected in Northern China (Shandong, Shanxi). Although I do not think...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2012, 01:04 AM
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Views: 34,375
Posted By Neil
That's really interesting. Thank you Lew for...

That's really interesting. Thank you Lew for sharing. The fact that they were being made by American Cutlers/knife makers makes me think of two the questions. Were these knives in that high of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2012, 02:18 AM
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Posted By Neil
Thanks for your comment. Although I should have...

Thanks for your comment. Although I should have been more specific. I believe I read they were made by American cutlers in San Fransisco for the Chinese-American market as well, although I can not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2012, 09:26 PM
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Views: 34,375
Posted By Neil
I think the stacked look on the guard of the most...

I think the stacked look on the guard of the most recent photos is interesting and something I have not seen on others. Although there are two sitting right next to each other. Unlike the octagonal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,076
Posted By Neil
No doubt some differences in hack vs. chop vs....

No doubt some differences in hack vs. chop vs. draw cut etc. are relative to the shape of the blade, and how it plays out in a real exchange. Relative to the exchange I am talking about the dynamic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2012, 07:52 PM
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Posted By Neil
Great idea for a thread. I think more discussions...

Great idea for a thread. I think more discussions on Chinese arms are in order.

Here is one that I sold about a year ago. I had several pictures of it in the past, but can only find this one now....
Forum: Swap Forum 13th February 2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,810
Posted By Neil
Sold - Thanks

Sold - Thanks
Forum: Swap Forum 29th January 2012, 04:29 PM
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Views: 5,810
Posted By Neil
A little incentive, $325.00 plus shipping

A little incentive, $325.00 plus shipping
Forum: Swap Forum 25th January 2012, 07:25 PM
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Views: 5,810
Posted By Neil
Russian/Cossack/Shashka Type Sword

Shashka - 31" blade, 36.5" overall - Blade has almost no pitting, what is seen is predominantly oxidation surface staining. Blade is nice and straight with the top half of its length being sharp,...
Forum: Swap Forum 28th December 2011, 04:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,595
Posted By Neil
Price reduction - $185.00 plus $15.00 shipping...

Price reduction - $185.00 plus $15.00 shipping and insurance in the U.S. Please contact me for international shipping questions.
Thanks
Forum: Swap Forum 8th December 2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,595
Posted By Neil
Chinese Ox-tail Dao

Antique Chinese Sword - 31" overall - straight sharp blade, complete guard, grip and pommel without movement. Blade does show some mild oxidation and pitting as seen in the photos. Feel free to pm or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th November 2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,760
Posted By Neil
Hello Katana, I have attached a photo below of...

Hello Katana,
I have attached a photo below of a similar sword I have owned in the past. I thought you would enjoy seeing the period silk grip wrap and wrist lanyard on this piece. This is a common...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,832
Posted By Neil
I agree with Josh, seeing it as a Republican era...

I agree with Josh, seeing it as a Republican era piece. Examples like these with the highly polished blades/potential plated blades can sometimes be seen with characters etched on them as well. Their...
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,917
Posted By Neil
Just a thought to consider. I think your picture...

Just a thought to consider. I think your picture of the Elk was quite possibly taken soon after its velvet was shed from its new rack giving it a relatively short lived abnormally red coloration. It...
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,917
Posted By Neil
Going to the university sounds like great idea,...

Going to the university sounds like great idea, good luck.
Forum: European Armoury 6th July 2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,917
Posted By Neil
I am quite familiar with white-tail deer as a...

I am quite familiar with white-tail deer as a hunter, and in my opinion that does not look like white-tail antler. Of course it is very difficult to say definitively from a photo. It is the...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd July 2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,917
Posted By Neil
Very nice sword. I had an early cutlass slip...

Very nice sword. I had an early cutlass slip through my fingers recently and I am still dealing with the psychological trauma, haha. Seriously though, it hurts :( , but I am happy for you.
Forum: European Armoury 10th June 2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,159
Posted By Neil
I believe the C----->P was meant to denote the...

I believe the C----->P was meant to denote the best percussive portion of the blade. I read this in either Robson's or Bezdek's books concerning British swords.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,321
Posted By Neil
Thanks for your input Gavin, and the links too....

Thanks for your input Gavin, and the links too. Here is a picture of a tasseled guan dao head from the Thomas Chen site linked above (Thank you Mr. Chen).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,321
Posted By Neil
I am still interested in others thoughts and or...

I am still interested in others thoughts and or evidence related to the use of the blade holes in various forms of Chinese dao. I have also posted some pictures of a couple guan dao head (偃月刀 yan yue...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,033
Posted By Neil
Did you etch both blades?

Did you etch both blades?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,797
Posted By Neil
The Chinese civilian arms I collect and study...

The Chinese civilian arms I collect and study often show signs of use in conflict. I think about the bad situations they have potentially been a party to. I believe your comment on a "romantic view"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,033
Posted By Neil
The way the tassel is attached with the ring is...

The way the tassel is attached with the ring is interesting. Has anyone else see this before.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,988
Posted By Neil
Reading this thread I have laughed out loud more...

Reading this thread I have laughed out loud more than once, thank you. We are a strange lot. I have asked my self many times why I collect the things I do. In the end its just who I am I think.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,321
Posted By Neil
I thought I would post this old illustration I...

I thought I would post this old illustration I pulled from a Chinese web site. I am not sure how old the drawing is exactly, but the site was about the Boxer Uprising. I thought it was interesting...
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