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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2019, 11:13 PM
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Posted By Nihl
Well, yes, this is inherent in having two...

Well, yes, this is inherent in having two different words that mean two different things. Obviously pata-leafs and pata-swords are not interchangeable words, but that doesn't mean that one can't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2019, 05:26 AM
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Views: 43,400
Posted By Nihl
In regards to how they were used, I think there...

In regards to how they were used, I think there is no doubt that conventional katars are well documented as being nasty punching (stabbing) weapons. I've thrust (punched) mine into some thick foam...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2019, 10:01 PM
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Views: 43,400
Posted By Nihl
I agree with Ariel, it's definitely interesting...

I agree with Ariel, it's definitely interesting that we have a few odd names (categories) that have survived to today, yet no native terms to distinguish straight and curved katars, even though...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,413
Posted By Nihl
Hi all, I think one thing this thread could...

Hi all,

I think one thing this thread could benefit from is a visual gallery of sorts, like with the pictures that Fernando has already posted. This should help everyone get a better understanding...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2019, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,584
Posted By Nihl
I can't say there is anything I can add here that...

I can't say there is anything I can add here that would really provoke much discourse, but I completely agree with your observations. Just because a sword can't be used in the same way as an olympic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,879
Posted By Nihl
Hey there Manish, welcome to the forum! I...

Hey there Manish, welcome to the forum!

I consider myself to be a bit of a newbie too, so some other users here will probably be able to tell you way more useful information your pattas, but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 60,243
Posted By Nihl
Did some looking, found an example from the 16th...

Did some looking, found an example from the 16th century of an Indian dagger with what looks like beading on the inside of a vegetal motif. Might just have been used to give the plants texture...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2019, 02:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 60,243
Posted By Nihl
Popping in again to give my 2 cents on what's...

Popping in again to give my 2 cents on what's being talked about.
Personally, I'm rather satisfied with the link to old decorative forms. As uninteresting as it may be, I concede that it does make...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 60,243
Posted By Nihl
Oh yes good job Ibrahiim on the link with jewelry...

Oh yes good job Ibrahiim on the link with jewelry and armor. Iirc there is an image of a similar vambrace in Elgood's Hindu A&R. Unfortunately I do not have the book with me currently so I am unable...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2019, 02:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 60,243
Posted By Nihl
Hi all, sorry I can't post as often, I just have...

Hi all, sorry I can't post as often, I just have some things going on in my personal life currently. Hope you all can understand. :)

Addressing an earlier bit brought up by Jim, I was mostly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2019, 03:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 60,243
Posted By Nihl
Wow I didn't expect the discussion to pick up so...

Wow I didn't expect the discussion to pick up so quickly! Thanks to all for replying/contributing!

Just my 2 cents on the discussion so far, I largely agree with Jim's point about it being in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2019, 03:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 60,243
Posted By Nihl
Significance of Beaded Edges/Borders on South Indian Weapons?

Hi all,

One big feature that I've noticed is present on a lot of south Indian arms and armor is a "beaded edge" that usually trails along the rim of the object. While my library is far from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,362
Posted By Nihl
Awesome, I'll try that. Also, as I've been...

Awesome, I'll try that. Also, as I've been informed that I have to do so, I'll try retaking the pictures with my phone and uploading them directly on here this weekend, though I honestly still have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2018, 12:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,838
Posted By Nihl
Hi all! I actually would consider myself...

Hi all!

I actually would consider myself somewhat of an Indian weapons researcher. Though I'm relatively new to it, and as a result spend most of my time reading/learning what I can that's out...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,362
Posted By Nihl
A Newbie Question About Black Rust Removal (Ft. Several Unique Weapons for Comment)

Hey there everyone! First I just want to say that I'm a huge fan of all of your guys' work; I've been lurking on here long before I even made an account, and the amount of knowledge you guys freely...
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