Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2008, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 10
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First Barong
G'day everyone :)
Thank you to those who responded to my previous posts.
To me the end of this, earlier style? scabbard looks like a scorpion stinger, possible perhaps? as their are species in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2008, 10:53 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2008, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
Hello Gentlemen,
Thank you for taking the time...
Hello Gentlemen,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and collections :)
I did degrease this piece with white spirits, however I was called away for about 30 mins during etching...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2008, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,774
Hello RSWORD,
Thank You for taking the time to...
Hello RSWORD,
Thank You for taking the time to reply :) I can, as you suggested see what I believe to be some form of lamination beneath the chrome in certain light. I have lightly rubbed with 2000...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2008, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,774
Chinese Knives II
Hello all,
If possible, could anyone suggest some methods of chrome removal please? I believe that it is nickel chrome as it has a golden sheen in certain lights.These are quite functional I think....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2008, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
Hello all,
Sorry for resurrecting this dreadful...
Hello all,
Sorry for resurrecting this dreadful creature, however after a vinegar etch this was the result. I am interested in learning what construction method was used to make this, laminated? I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2007, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 33,504
Hello Flavio,
Thanks for sharing your...
Hello Flavio,
Thanks for sharing your collection!
I can only aspire to acquire the knowledge neccessary to acquire such a diverse collection. Any chance of some closeups of your kukri? Heres what...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2007, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 4
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Hello David,
As you know I'm new to this, but...
Hello David,
As you know I'm new to this, but to me the writing nearest the tang hole says Middle Kingdom(China). I hope I will stand corrected in this. Did China ever produce earlier(than ebay)...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2007, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,620
G'day Bill,
I had some fun experimenting :D ...
G'day Bill,
I had some fun experimenting :D and managed to bring out the edge a bit more.Thanks! To check some terminology in reference to photos.
Hardened edge
Peened tang
Distal taper
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,620
Chinese Knives
Real or Not.
To me these look to have a hardened edge, laminated steel?, Distal taper from guard to tip, Spine throughout length of blades.Overall Length 17 1/2 in, Blade 13 in, weight 19 oz each....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2007, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2007, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2007, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
Perhaps I have used the term distal taper...
Perhaps I have used the term distal taper incorrectly? If so it was unintentional. I does narrow over last 19cm towards tip by 1mm apprx. i used calipers to establish this. This is what I meant...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2007, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2007, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
Henk
Thanks for the specification.
That does...
Henk
Thanks for the specification.
That does make sense, as to me this has the feel of something made with durability being the guiding factor. Before purchasing this I located a site "Military...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2007, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
G'day all,
Gentlemen, Thank you for giving me...
G'day all,
Gentlemen, Thank you for giving me some direction regarding this piece :)
A japanese blade :eek: I'm am pleasantly astonished!
Fortunately I left the tang alone, just in case. I can...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th September 2007, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
Thank you for the welcome Henk :)
Sorry if I...
Thank you for the welcome Henk :)
Sorry if I jumped the gun but as this is one of the friendly forums I thought I must have caused offence somehow. My sincere apologies for my misinterpretation :o ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th September 2007, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2007, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 22,815
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2007, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,707
Photos
I dont think my photos loaded. Here they are, Perhaps Staff could help attach to post.
Thanks
Dan
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2007, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,266
Island made sword
A fond Hello to all,
Thank you for the time and knowledge shared on this forum. As a novice, what I manage to understand is interesting and has led me to begin to appreciate objects from all over...
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