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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2017, 08:48 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Hello Silver John, you have made my day, thank...

Hello Silver John, you have made my day, thank you for your info and pics I am much obliged. I can see them being tourist souvenirs but that does not rule out them being sold as hunting knives for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By Miguel
I do not remember seeing another one like yours,...

I do not remember seeing another one like yours, either the blade or hilt. If I run into one I will post it here.

Cheers.
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2017, 03:51 PM
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Posted By Miguel
Hello estcrh, nice selection. Have you any images...

Hello estcrh, nice selection. Have you any images of Kukris with a false back edge similar to the blade of my knife? I have not seen one which is another reason for my believing it to be a custom...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2017, 08:40 PM
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Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Hello estcrh, I see what you mean they are almost...

Hello estcrh, I see what you mean they are almost identical. The scabbard and chape for this type of knife follow a similar design as do the knives, interesting.

Regarding my knife with a kukri...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2017, 05:48 PM
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Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Hello estcrh, Thank you for the info from which...

Hello estcrh,
Thank you for the info from which I would say mine is a lesser type. Another reason I think this is the line engraving at the Rivas so. The better quality one look to be chiselled...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Hello estcrh, Thank you for the info from which...

Hello estcrh,
Thank you for the info from which I would say mine is a lesser type. Another reason I think this is the line engraving at the Rivas so. The better quality one look to be chiselled...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Hello Ian, thank you very much for your advice,...

Hello Ian, thank you very much for your advice, much appreciated, most likely prevented a catastrophe, white vinegar it is then. I just purchased a new quantity so should be OK :) Thanks again ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Hello Marius, thanks for you comments. When I...

Hello Marius, thanks for you comments. When I have a little more time I will do as you suggest and test for wootz.

I have been checking some cleaners we use at home for various jobs and wonder if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,753
Posted By Miguel
Hello Kai, pics as promised. Regards Miguel

Hello Kai, pics as promised.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th June 2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Hello Gonzalo, well spotted, thanks for pointing...

Hello Gonzalo, well spotted, thanks for pointing it out I must be cracking up :D
I have checked again and the blade is 2 ins wide just below the hilt then 1.75 ins. Not sure about the blade looks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,753
Posted By Miguel
Thank you Detlef for your reply and link, most...

Thank you Detlef for your reply and link, most informative, the scabbard is definitely more simple to make. Would you mind enlightening me on what you mean by a "traditional Warangan" please.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,753
Posted By Miguel
Horn would be typical for these intricately...

Horn would be typical for these intricately carved Makara pommels; I can not verify from these pics though - any sharp close-ups?

Regards,

Unfortunately not but I can take some and post them...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Thank you Marius for your reply, I had never...

Thank you Marius for your reply, I had never thought of the second one as an Indian Kukri. I have always thought it was Indian made as a hunting knife for a European with it having quillons and a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,753
Posted By Miguel
Another Indonesian Parang sword

Hello Everyone, I need help in identifying the correct name, origin and age if possible of this sword. Unfortunately I don't have its scabbard and would appreciate an image of a simple one as I would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Thank you for your reply Ibrahiim and...

Thank you for your reply Ibrahiim and particularly for the links showing two very good examples of the "Tigers Tooth" dagger. Your assumption regarding the tang is correct.
Regards
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,886
Posted By Miguel
thank you Tatyana for your reply. Miguel

thank you Tatyana for your reply.
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,697
Posted By Miguel
Thanks for the explanation Stu you have answered...

Thanks for the explanation Stu you have answered my question perfectly for which I am much obliged :)
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Thanks Rick :D

Thanks Rick :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,697
Posted By Miguel
Sorry to appear so thick but would you mind...

Sorry to appear so thick but would you mind explaining to me why it is called a knee pistol, it looks like a blunder us to me but then I have scarcely any knowledge of firearms hence my question....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,886
Posted By Miguel
I was going to ask the same questions :) Miguel

I was going to ask the same questions :)
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Obviously not interesting enough for comment :o ...

Obviously not interesting enough for comment :o
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,573
Posted By Miguel
I agree with Kai regarding condition and would...

I agree with Kai regarding condition and would certainly try the electrolysis process to remove the rust. I have found it to work very well. If you don't know about this process google rust removal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,411
Posted By Miguel
Two Indian Knives for interest and/or comment

Hello Everyone,

The first one, I believe, is called a The O/L"Tigers Tooth" and has an O/L of 13 ins with a blade 8.5 ins lg x 4 ins wide at its widest part. the hilt is bone and the scabbard is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,193
Posted By Miguel
The more I've studied this item the more I think...

The more I've studied this item the more I think it has once formed part of protectiverailings around a monument important residence :shrug:
Miguel
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,342
Posted By Miguel
Thank you Ed, Ibrahiim and Jim for sharing your...

Thank you Ed, Ibrahiim and Jim for sharing your knowledge and time. I, for one, have found it fascinating and very informative. Thank you again.
Regards
Miguel
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