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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,570
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Point taken Detlef. Sounds like you have...

Point taken Detlef. Sounds like you have experience in Betel Nuts!

The knife pictured by Chris is the kind of example mentioned in the book by Silva and Wikramsinghe, but no mention of really...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,570
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Folding knives of a sort, I have had these for a...

Folding knives of a sort, I have had these for a while. I believe they are South Indian Betel Nut knives, probably 18th Century, if not earlier. Pictured next to an Iphone for indication of size. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,786
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Sikh martial arts and Indo-Persian weapons

Dear all,

Sikh martial arts and Indo-Persian weapons are receiving a huge amount of press in the UK at the moment. These are just two of the links, most of the big news agencies are running the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,756
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Rick, That does ring a bell, I am sure I...

Hi Rick,

That does ring a bell, I am sure I must have seen it at the book stall at the London arms fairs the last few years, but ignorantly ignored it and spent my money on a nice Indian Tulwar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,756
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Greek weapons

Can anybody recommend a good reference book for Greek weapons (17th Century to modern day)?

My searches have only found books concentrating on Ancient Greece. I know Anthony Tirri touches on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,315
Posted By Runjeet Singh
There a fascinating BBC documentary on the...

There a fascinating BBC documentary on the subject, I am sure it will be repeated soon, or try searching for it, and you may be able to view it on the web somewhere.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,514
Posted By Runjeet Singh
A lovely sword, I love these Zoomorphic pieces. ...

A lovely sword, I love these Zoomorphic pieces. I would describe the animal as a Makara, rather than a South Indian Yali. The south Indian Yali or Yarli, is much more grotesque, especially those...
Forum: Swap Forum 29th September 2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,073
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Website

Dear all,

Heads up for forumites that my website has been updated, and a few more items to come. For you Apple users out there, I can only apologise that you probably cannot view the site, due to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 131,990
Posted By Runjeet Singh
I must visit my own site more regularly :o...

I must visit my own site more regularly :o .....the small axe which DhaDha reminded us of is on page two of the Armour and Polearms page, along with another one Gene which you may find interesting.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 131,990
Posted By Runjeet Singh
DhaDha, You have a great memory! I had forgot...

DhaDha,
You have a great memory! I had forgot about that one, yeah it was a nice piece, very elegant. I cannot remember the exact dimensions but 27" works out close to the proportions in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 131,990
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards...

Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards Deccan and the north rather than the south for your two axes. This form and shape of axe head is quite common throughout India, and I think Stone was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 131,990
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Indian Axes

Hard to put them geographically, perhaps Central Indian (Deccan?) going toward the South as you have already stated.

The punch dot decoration tells me victorian (late 19thC) and the 'flowers in...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd February 2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,343
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Lew, I have had a few enquiries on the...

Hi Lew,
I have had a few enquiries on the website in the last 12 hours, so can you check again and let me know?
Cheers,
Runjeet
Forum: Swap Forum 21st February 2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,343
Posted By Runjeet Singh
www.akaalarms.com

Hi,

I have, until recently, been unable to update the Akaal Arms website due to other commitments. Furthermore, due to computer problems, I have lost most of my email address book.

Please...
Forum: Swap Forum 6th January 2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,991
Posted By Runjeet Singh
New Items

Happy New Year to all! Just to let you know there are a couple of new items on the website, and a handfull to be added soon. Happy to a discount for Forum members.

Cheers,
Runjeet...
Forum: Swap Forum 1st October 2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,106
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Fine Indian Katar

Thought this was worth a mention: :)

http://www.akaalarms.com/smallEdged/largeImages/seelepB.html

Thanks,
Runjeet
www.akaalarms.com
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd September 2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,248
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Some Nice Indian Weapons

Hi,
Some more nice Indian things for your perusal. To be listed on my site soon, but please don't hesitate to contact me should you need any further information and prices,
Thanks,
Runjeet...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st September 2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,550
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Website Updated

Hi Folks,
Website has been updated. I do have a few more items to come, so please keep your eyes peeled.
Thanks,
Runjeet
www.akaalarms.com
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd July 2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,200
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Bamboo and Cane Helmet, Asaam, India

Not my usual area, but I thought it was interesting.
http://www.akaalarms.com/armour/largeImages/arasamB.html

Please see my website for description. $650 or very near offer.

Thanks,
Runjeet...
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd June 2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,047
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hot off the Press....

Omani Jambiya just listed on my site.
www.akaalarms.com

Cheers,
Runjeet
Forum: Swap Forum 10th May 2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,875
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Hi Louie, You have a PM, Runjeet

Hi Louie,
You have a PM,
Runjeet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,987
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Spot on Louie. I have seen Nidar Singh use lots...

Spot on Louie. I have seen Nidar Singh use lots of Indian weapons in conjunction with each other i.e. in the same hand. Polearms with Daggers, shields with daggers, swords with daggers, the list is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,987
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Article in British Tabloid Newpaper

Interesting article in today's 'Independent' Newspaper: "Ancient but deadly: the return of shastar vidiya".
...
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd May 2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,016
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Website Update....at last!

Hi All,
Just a quick note to say I have updated my site at last!! (Still more items to come). Please take a look and drop me a line/email if anything grabs your fancy. I am also looking for good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,351
Posted By Runjeet Singh
Here is the full size image. If the image is...

Here is the full size image. If the image is re-sized to fit your screen, you should be able to left or right click to restore to actual size.
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