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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd August 2026, 11:04 PM
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Views: 5,247
Posted By Battara
Oh I think this rattan weaving is masterfully...

Oh I think this rattan weaving is masterfully done, and then add the shell work - AMAZING!! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2026, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Battara
If this is not Albanian, then where do you say it...

If this is not Albanian, then where do you say it is from?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2026, 02:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,327
Posted By Battara
I even wonder if it is from south India due to...

I even wonder if it is from south India due to the form of the animal head at the base.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2026, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Battara
Under the Ottomans it is from Albania. Very nice.

Under the Ottomans it is from Albania. Very nice.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th July 2026, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,582
Posted By Battara
Nice, accurate, but just a little long.........

Nice, accurate, but just a little long.........
Forum: Australasian and Oceanic Arms & Armor 22nd July 2026, 03:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,654
Posted By Battara
Physics of Australian Weapons

Greetings folks,

Found this little article and thought it would be good to share it here since it is on some of the physics and efficacy of some Australian weapons.

Unfortunately I can't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2026, 01:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,353
Posted By Battara
I'm with Alan. Oil and enjoy.

I'm with Alan. Oil and enjoy.
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2026, 01:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,294
Posted By Battara
We are one of the few weapons forums left.

We are one of the few weapons forums left.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2026, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,418
Posted By Battara
A number of my Luzon blades show evidence of edge...

A number of my Luzon blades show evidence of edge treatment.
Forum: European Armoury 6th July 2026, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,990
Posted By Battara
Just curious, was the blade made in India?

Just curious, was the blade made in India?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2026, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,013
Posted By Battara
I stand corrected on the blade.

I stand corrected on the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2026, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,418
Posted By Battara
The hilt looks like albino carabao horn. ...

The hilt looks like albino carabao horn.

Nice piece.
Forum: European Armoury 3rd July 2026, 03:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,990
Posted By Battara
Wow and very nice. The pattern weld is not...

Wow and very nice. The pattern weld is not traditional Viking (which used a double twist core), but you did a great job!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2026, 03:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,013
Posted By Battara
Maranao short sword

I saw a Maranao short sword sold on this auction site for $990. It is not the usual brass tourist thing, but of some quality. The scabbard is made of silver (or silver plate) and gold plated...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2026, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 35,983
Posted By Battara
Great piece! Looks like the koftgari is good...

Great piece! Looks like the koftgari is good quality and old. The blade looks like it could have pattern welding in it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2026, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,009
Posted By Battara
I agree with Patterson and the quality of the...

I agree with Patterson and the quality of the koftgari proves that to me, as well as all he said.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2026, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,495
Posted By Battara
The koftgari also looks more recent than older to...

The koftgari also looks more recent than older to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2026, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,264
Posted By Battara
Love the damascus barrel and the inlay.

Love the damascus barrel and the inlay.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2026, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,014
Posted By Battara
Nice. I like the floral decor. I think...

Nice. I like the floral decor.

I think this is Cretan though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2026, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,206
Posted By Battara
Actually I've seen a Moro kris hilt like what you...

Actually I've seen a Moro kris hilt like what you are referring. It was owned by Spunger and I did some restoration work on it. It also had silver and swassa on it. It had similar work on the pommel...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2026, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 37,545
Posted By Battara
Very nice. I had to make a scabbard for mine...

Very nice. I had to make a scabbard for mine (has a gold crown on it).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2026, 12:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,206
Posted By Battara
I almost went for this but school work got in the...

I almost went for this but school work got in the way. The under bands looks like swassa or copper/bronze.

Congratulations!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2026, 12:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,369
Posted By Battara
I would add that from left to right, #7 with the...

I would add that from left to right, #7 with the fist is probably Katipunan with albino carabao horn.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2026, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,658
Posted By Battara
Interesting sword. Luzon/Quezon? Hmm. Not seen...

Interesting sword. Luzon/Quezon? Hmm. Not seen this before. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2026, 03:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 162,956
Posted By Battara
What Detlef said....... The copper in the...

What Detlef said.......

The copper in the swassa makes it tarnish black over time. However, the gold in it delays it somewhat.
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