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Forum: Swap Forum 8th November 2012, 12:02 PM
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Views: 5,691
Posted By Runjeet Singh
akaalarms.com

Dear All,

akaalarms.com continues to grow, and I endeavour to update regularly with new and interesting things. I currently have a few items which are not necessarily "Indo-Persian" so please do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 1,182,137
Posted By Runjeet Singh
I think the small book Gav is talking about is...

I think the small book Gav is talking about is 'Sinhala Weapons and Armour' by P.E.P.Deraniyagala, originally published in 1942 but recently re-printed by Ken Trotman Publishing...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd September 2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,326
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Don't forget the London Arms Fair this Friday!

Don't forget the London Arms Fair this Friday!
I still have some free tickets for anybody else who wants one.

Thanks,
Runjeet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,508
Posted By Runjeet Singh
It has the same shape as the middle eastern...

It has the same shape as the middle eastern 'Camel Scrotum' Powder flasks that are often found. Sorry I don't have an image, but a quick Google search will find quite a few images.

Thanks,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,845
Posted By Runjeet Singh
U.L.D. could be the initials of the owner. This...

U.L.D. could be the initials of the owner. This is common practice in India, owners tend to label personal belongings with their name or initials. Indians love abbreviations!

U.L.D. also...
Forum: Swap Forum 4th September 2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,326
Posted By Runjeet Singh
London Arms Fair

Dear All,

The London Antique Arms fair is fast approaching (28th & 29th September). Would be great to see any forum members that can make it! I do have a limited amount of free passes, so please...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,786
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Shimerxxx, Thanks for replying on this...

Hi Shimerxxx,

Thanks for replying on this old thread while the Paul Weller thread was locked, (it's open now). I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I know I did.

Thanks,
Runjeet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,333
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Dear all, I don't know why the thread was...

Dear all,
I don't know why the thread was locked but it's un-locked now.
I'm not complaining, it's good to see the hard-working moderators run a tight ship.

Vandoo,
I agree the masks are very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,333
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Paul Weller & Indian Weapons

Paul Weller is a highly regarded English Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist. He rose to fame with the band 'The Jam' in 1972-1982, and before other joint ventures, he established himself as a solo...
Forum: Swap Forum 25th June 2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,923
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Thanks for interest, the knife has been moved to...

Thanks for interest, the knife has been moved to my website.

Thanks,
Runjeet
Forum: Swap Forum 20th June 2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,709
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Photos from my Solo Exhibition on the 21st April 2012

Dear All,

Here are some photos from my Solo Exhibition which was held in April 2012, in Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK.

Thanks,
Runjeet

...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th May 2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,923
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Price dropped to £250 (US$390) including express...

Price dropped to £250 (US$390) including express Airmail.
Also would consider a reasonable offer or trade of good quality or rare Indo-Persian items.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,267
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Very interesting, I have a similar knife, but...

Very interesting, I have a similar knife, but mine has no knuckle guard. I believe it is South Indian, possibly Kerela. I will try and get you a reference.

Regards,
Runjeet Singh
Forum: Swap Forum 15th May 2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,923
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Manding Dagger for Sale

Offered exclusively to users of the Forum is a fine African Dagger from the Manding people of West Sahara.

The hilt is made up from horn, ivory and silver. The long straight blade is decorated on...
Forum: Swap Forum 31st March 2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,940
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Exhibition 21st April 2012

Dear All,

You are hereby cordially invited to an Exhibition Sale I am hosting titled:

'Antique Arms, Armour & Works of Art of the Sikh, Hindu & Islamic Warrior'.

The exhibition will be held...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,755
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi, Lovely piece, its always nice when you...

Hi,

Lovely piece, its always nice when you have the original wootz pattern under the muck, it means you don't have to get your hands dirty!

Don't worry, your photos aren't too bad, you did well...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,990
Posted By Runjeet Singh
It looks like 'Kanada' to me, perhaps from the...

It looks like 'Kanada' to me, perhaps from the Mysore armoury. Perhaps Olikara is on the forum and can help?

There are some similarities with this inscription:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,645
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Stan, Have a look at the image below. It...

Hi Stan,

Have a look at the image below. It was taken at Stratford Armouries museum in the UK (http://www.stratfordarmouries.com/).

It is simply a piece of shaped wood, with drilled holes,...
Forum: Swap Forum 12th February 2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,688
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Akaal Arms

Dear All,

The site re-launch in December 2011 went amazingly well, more than I could have hoped, so a big thanks to all that contributed and supported the launch.

In addition to the launch of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,023
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Thanks for all your help Gene, Runjeet

Thanks for all your help Gene,

Runjeet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,023
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Yeah I can see the resemblance. The problem is a...

Yeah I can see the resemblance. The problem is a lot of Indo-Persian / SE Asian weapons share similarities, it makes our job very difficult!

The blade is identical on both sides.

Thanks again...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,023
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Atlantia, Thanks for your reply. Yes,...

Hi Atlantia,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, the one you show in the image seems to be a relative! I notice in attempting to identify the one you have pictured 'Vandoo' suggests Indo-China.

I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,023
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Small Chopper Identification

Dear All,

For identification:

A Small Chopper
Total length - 13inches (332mm)
Blade length - 4.5inches (115mm)

Polished steel blade, brass collar and fittings, with a highly polished horn...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,710
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Steve, As far as I know Indian swords were...

Steve,

As far as I know Indian swords were never ritually bent. However, due to certain political events in India in the late 19th century and early 20th Century, swords and weapons became a...
Forum: Swap Forum 4th December 2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,172
Posted By Runjeet Singh
New Website!

All,

Some of you many know that I have been working hard over the last couple of months on my new website. Well it is ready, and on line now!

Same web address http://akaalarms.com/

This is...
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