Akar Bahar Hilts

Rick · 3rd August 2009, 04:55 PM

I noticed that one has recently sold in Swap .

I was wondering if any of our members had other examples of this material to show ?

I have some raw pieces of this material; not enough for a hilt, but I find it fascinating to view; so black it seems it almost absorbs light .

Anyone ?

asomotif · 3rd August 2009, 11:27 PM

This one was Akar Bahar :

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bahar

Best regards,
Willem

Rick · 6th August 2009, 03:01 AM

Thanks Willem .

No one else ..................... ?!?

No other comments ?

Battara · 6th August 2009, 03:50 AM

I saw a rencong hilt once made of this stuff. It is fascinating material. Very rare.

Amuk Murugul · 6th August 2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

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No one else ..................... ?!?

No other comments ?

Hullo Rick,

Since you asked so nicely....

Oerang Soenda warriors traditionally use Akar Bahar arm-bands. Here is one of mine.(Apologies for the bad pic; it was a snap decision

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Best,

A. G. Maisey · 6th August 2009, 04:42 AM

This sort of bracelet/armband was very popular and prolific in Bali from the early 1970's on. You still see a few in the tourist traps, but quality now is not as good as it used to be.

A. G. Maisey · 6th August 2009, 05:21 AM

Here are a couple of examples of the same material, but different colours.

Black speckled and red; both made as conventional type knife hilts, fittings silver, the stone set in the pommel of the speckled one is a black star.

I've got damascus blades made for these but haven't yet had time to heat treat them.

Actually, when I throw my mind back, these were not made for conventional knives, they were made for those little Bali ceremonial axes, but I decided I'd like to use them as damascus handles.

3rd August 2009, 04:55 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Akar Bahar Hilts I noticed that one has recently sold in Swap . I was wondering if any of our members had other examples of this material to show ? I have some raw pieces of this material; not enough for a hilt, but I find it fascinating to view; so black it seems it almost absorbs light . Anyone ? Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 3rd August 2009 at 05:13 PM.

6th August 2009, 05:21 AM	#7
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,893	Here are a couple of examples of the same material, but different colours. Black speckled and red; both made as conventional type knife hilts, fittings silver, the stone set in the pommel of the speckled one is a black star. I've got damascus blades made for these but haven't yet had time to heat treat them. Actually, when I throw my mind back, these were not made for conventional knives, they were made for those little Bali ceremonial axes, but I decided I'd like to use them as damascus handles. Attached Images

3rd August 2009, 11:27 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	This one was Akar Bahar : http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bahar Best regards, Willem

6th August 2009, 03:01 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Thanks Willem . No one else ..................... ?!? No other comments ?

6th August 2009, 03:50 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	I saw a rencong hilt once made of this stuff. It is fascinating material. Very rare.

6th August 2009, 04:42 AM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,893	This sort of bracelet/armband was very popular and prolific in Bali from the early 1970's on. You still see a few in the tourist traps, but quality now is not as good as it used to be.