Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2026, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 5
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Thanks Battara!
The blade is solid, made of...
Thanks Battara!
The blade is solid, made of good metal.
As Patterson25 correctly pointed out, this is a Jambiya-huma from Asir in the Hodeida style, Saudi Arabia. But this is all relative,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2026, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
I finished the restoration, and here's the...
I finished the restoration, and here's the result.
A friend who is an Arabic translator gave an interpretation of the text:
"The work of Abd al-A..." The rest is very illegible.
And perhaps...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2026, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2026, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
Jambiya
I received the jambiya and was pleasantly surprised; despite its very poor condition, it's a fine specimen.
A lot of restoration work is needed; everything is covered not just with patina, but...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th April 2026, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th April 2026, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,971
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd April 2026, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 92,474
Thank you very much, werecow!
I want to...
Thank you very much, werecow!
I want to restore my sword and commission a cone, but I need more examples to decide what metal to use and what technique to use.
By the way, the blacksmith's work...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2026, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 92,474
Dear colleagues, could you please tell me:
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Dear colleagues, could you please tell me:
1. What metal is the cone on the handles of Chokwe and Yaka swords made of?
2. Is the cone one piece or is there a seam on the side?
Thank you in...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2026, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,043
Hi gionloc!
This is an Al-Saidi khanjar from...
Hi gionloc!
This is an Al-Saidi khanjar from Oman. The marks and inscriptions were placed on the top flap of the sheath (Sader). I haven't seen marks on the blades of Omani khanjars or Yemeni...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2026, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 92,474
Hi Duccio!
The swords are very similar,...
Hi Duccio!
The swords are very similar, apparently made by the same artisan. Yes, the metal cone is missing, but now the design is clear. Before, I couldn't figure out how the metal cone was...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2026, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,921
To remove rust, I use 3% iodine monochloride...
To remove rust, I use 3% iodine monochloride (ICl), which removes all rust down to the bare metal.
It's available at pet pharmacies.
The vapors it releases are harmless and can be reused. Apply...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2026, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,921
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2026, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,900
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Forum: European Armoury
1st March 2026, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 29,299
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd February 2026, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,008
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2026, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 144,250
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2026, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 144,250
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th February 2026, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 144,250
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Forum: European Armoury
14th February 2026, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 29,299
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Forum: European Armoury
14th February 2026, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 29,299
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2026, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,855
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2026, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,447
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2026, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,447
Hi Detlef!
These are Khanjars from Oman, not...
Hi Detlef!
These are Khanjars from Oman, not Yemeni Jambiya, circa the second half of the 20th century. Take a look:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22016
khalid.4545@gmail.com...
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Forum: European Armoury
30th January 2026, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,788
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th January 2026, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,498
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