Post Your Latest Acquisition here...

Spunjer · 23rd January 2006, 04:14 AM

...or your not so latest one. it'd be nice to have some type of catalog to compare future acquisitions... maybe a small description with with measurements would be nice.

i'll start:

visayan binangon
OAL = 25.75"
blade length = 21"
widest part = 1 5/8"

peculiarities:
the hilt is only decorated on one side

RomaRana · 23rd January 2006, 07:59 AM

Maasai Rungu modern type
from the Allen A Heflin collection
notes painted on in typical Heflin manner
20 1/2" oal
dated 1/23/65

Freddy · 23rd January 2006, 09:06 AM

Great idea !

Here's mine :

A very small Shona knife.

OAL = 19 cm
blade length = 12,3 cm
widest part = 1,9 cm

peculiarities:
the hilt is made of a different type of wood. Decoration only on the front.

Freddy · 23rd January 2006, 09:19 AM

Oops

Third picture is the wrong one !

TVV · 24th January 2006, 09:05 PM

Here is mine. A simple, heavy mandau from Borneo
21" OAL, blade 17"

Alan62 · 25th January 2006, 03:38 AM

Not sure what exactly
Some kind of Armour peircing Choora
13.5 overall
8.75 Blade

LabanTayo · 25th January 2006, 03:52 AM

Its not a sword, but its my newest toy.

Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod.
7' 10" 5 weight 2/2.

Andrew · 25th January 2006, 04:33 AM

I haven't been buying much lately, but this interesting little thing caught my eye:

These are the auction photos. I haven't had the time to take better shots.

Riding crop of woven textile/horsehair with new synthetic "naugahide" tip. Low-grade silver handle and wire work, small knife hidden in the handle.

There is a replica of a Thai royal seal set in the pommel.

Titus Pullo · 25th January 2006, 10:11 AM

Well, you know! Siam (now Thailand) was and is a melting pot of cultures. That could blade could have been inspired by Indian or Arab merchants. That's just my guess, but all I'm saying Thai people and culture are a blend of many ethnic groups, including Indians and the Malay people.

punal · 26th January 2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

Its not a sword, but its my newest toy.

Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod.
7' 10" 5 weight 2/2.

Do you deep sea fish, LabanTayo?
I never tried fly fishing, but sure am a saltwater fisherman.
So. Cal. to Maxican waters will surely give you lots of fun.

Can you post your biggest catch, I should say? just kidding!

punal

Rick · 26th January 2006, 08:11 PM

Okay , my three latest .

LabanTayo · 26th January 2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punal

Do you deep sea fish, LabanTayo?
I never tried fly fishing, but sure am a saltwater fisherman.
So. Cal. to Maxican waters will surely give you lots of fun.

Can you post your biggest catch, I should say? just kidding!

punal

Punal,
Never been SW fishing. Maybe I need to have you guide me there in SoCal!!!

punal · 26th January 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

Punal,
Never been SW fishing. Maybe I need to have you guide me there in SoCal!!!

LabanTayo,

I normally fish during mid-albacore season (June-July).
Blue/yellow fin tunas and dorados as well are out there during this time of year. Yeah, let me know if you can come over this summer! I'll tour you around So. Cal.! I even have an extra gear here for you, fully rigged ready to be cast. do you prefer conventional or spinning reel?

Punal

drdavid · 26th January 2006, 10:00 PM

Here is my latest, a beautiful Balinese golok.Blade length 17.75 inches, overall length 25.25 inches and the veneer on the sheath is spectacular.
Peculiarity: This is very large for a golok

Spunjer · 26th January 2006, 07:28 PM

maranao kris (sundang espada)
OAL = 27"
blade length = 23"
handle = 4"

one piece banati scabbard. laminated blade.

punal · 4th February 2006, 06:19 PM

My very latest.

Spunjer · 5th February 2006, 12:58 AM

punal,

wow! your collection seems to be growing fast! really like the silver kakatua...

kino,

howzit, brah! mahalo for sharing that rare with us that rare hilt. hopefully some of the more senior collectors can chime in on this...

Montino Bourbon · 9th February 2006, 12:48 AM

To myself!

It was on hold; when the hold disappeared, right on my birthday, I knew that 'it is written' that I was the new owner.

Talk about intense! It's the kind of thing that you can feel the vibration. This is definitely a pusaka.

Oh, and don't ask how old I turned; let's just say that if you know the Beatle's 'Sergeant Pepper' you already know.

Montino Bourbon · 9th February 2006, 12:50 AM

tell me if you can see the pic's, please.

Rick · 9th February 2006, 02:22 AM

Hi Montino , I can see them although it's a strange format to post pictures . Mostly we use the jpg format and upload them to the site .

Let me introduce you to your pusaka's brother ..

kronckew · 27th March 2006, 07:14 PM

thought i'd add in my flyssa, not exactly my latest but quite recently aquired:

Spunjer · 27th March 2006, 08:17 PM

latest acquisition:

here's a

...sword.

can anyone shed a light on this whether it's filipino or indonesian? handle is carabao horn, pommel appears to be a bat, and it has a peened tang. ferrule is brass.

OAL=28"
blade:
length=21.5"
widest point=2"
thickness closest to the hilt=3/8"

Tim Simmons · 27th March 2006, 09:06 PM

This arrived this morning. From areas south of Lake Victoria 66cm long but only a 5cm diameter head so more of a gentleman's club than that of a warrior, could still give someone a very unpleasant whack.

Titus Pullo · 2nd April 2006, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

This arrived this morning. From areas south of Lake Victoria 66cm long but only a 5cm diameter head so more of a gentleman's club than that of a warrior, could still give someone a very unpleasant whack.

I think your club would be better if it had ridges on them...for optimal damage.

VVV · 27th March 2006, 09:08 PM

I recognise Spunjer's beauty from eBay.

Think it's Visayan and related to this one

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1906

Michael

Spunjer · 28th March 2006, 07:04 AM

michael,

the handle design does look similar, from the way the grip is designed, to the copper/brass cap on the pommel. also the blade is generally similar in design. a fellow forumite informed me that it might be of dyak origin. my initial hunch was luzon, batangas to be exact; not sure tho...

VVV · 28th March 2006, 08:34 AM

Spunjer,

I doubt that it has anything to do with Dayaks.

Michael

Ian · 1st April 2006, 08:17 PM

Ron:

The full length tang with brass butt cap and peened over tang speaks of Luzon. The bat head suggests Batangas, as does the blade shape, brass ferrule and small guard. I vote Batangas (Luzon) for this one.

Ian.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

latest acquisition:

here's a

...sword.

can anyone shed a light on this whether it's filipino or indonesian? handle is carabao horn, pommel appears to be a bat, and it has a peened tang. ferrule is brass.

OAL=28"
blade:
length=21.5"
widest point=2"
thickness closest to the hilt=3/8"

kino · 28th August 2006, 12:33 AM

A recent pick up.
OAL 21.5", Blade 13.5"
Like Bill's huge Panabas, this is also a published piece.

Bill M · 28th August 2006, 01:00 AM

23rd January 2006, 04:14 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Post Your Latest Acquisition here... ...or your not so latest one. it'd be nice to have some type of catalog to compare future acquisitions... maybe a small description with with measurements would be nice. i'll start: visayan binangon OAL = 25.75" blade length = 21" widest part = 1 5/8" peculiarities: the hilt is only decorated on one side Attached Images

23rd January 2006, 07:59 AM	#2
RomaRana Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 58	Maasai Rungu modern type from the Allen A Heflin collection notes painted on in typical Heflin manner 20 1/2" oal dated 1/23/65 Attached Images

23rd January 2006, 09:06 AM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	shona knife Great idea ! Here's mine : A very small Shona knife. OAL = 19 cm blade length = 12,3 cm widest part = 1,9 cm peculiarities: the hilt is made of a different type of wood. Decoration only on the front.

24th January 2006, 09:05 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,624	Here is mine. A simple, heavy mandau from Borneo 21" OAL, blade 17" Attached Images

25th January 2006, 03:52 AM	#7
LabanTayo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 177	Its not a sword, but its my newest toy. Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod. 7' 10" 5 weight 2/2. Attached Images

23rd January 2006, 09:19 AM	#4
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Oops Third picture is the wrong one !

25th January 2006, 03:38 AM	#6
Alan62 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 164	Not sure what exactly Some kind of Armour peircing Choora 13.5 overall 8.75 Blade

25th January 2006, 04:33 AM	#8
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I haven't been buying much lately, but this interesting little thing caught my eye: These are the auction photos. I haven't had the time to take better shots. Riding crop of woven textile/horsehair with new synthetic "naugahide" tip. Low-grade silver handle and wire work, small knife hidden in the handle. There is a replica of a Thai royal seal set in the pommel.

25th January 2006, 10:11 AM	#9
Titus Pullo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 123	Well, you know! Siam (now Thailand) was and is a melting pot of cultures. That could blade could have been inspired by Indian or Arab merchants. That's just my guess, but all I'm saying Thai people and culture are a blend of many ethnic groups, including Indians and the Malay people.

26th January 2006, 08:11 PM	#11
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Okay , my three latest . Attached Images

26th January 2006, 10:00 PM	#14
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Here is my latest, a beautiful Balinese golok.Blade length 17.75 inches, overall length 25.25 inches and the veneer on the sheath is spectacular. Peculiarity: This is very large for a golok Attached Images

26th January 2006, 07:28 PM	#15
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	maranao kris (sundang espada) OAL = 27" blade length = 23" handle = 4" one piece banati scabbard. laminated blade. Attached Images

4th February 2006, 06:19 PM	#16
punal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 91	My very latest. Attached Images

5th February 2006, 12:58 AM	#17
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	punal, wow! your collection seems to be growing fast! really like the silver kakatua... kino, howzit, brah! mahalo for sharing that rare with us that rare hilt. hopefully some of the more senior collectors can chime in on this...

9th February 2006, 12:50 AM	#19
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	Shoot! I must have done something wrong... tell me if you can see the pic's, please.

9th February 2006, 02:22 AM	#20
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Hi Montino , I can see them although it's a strange format to post pictures . Mostly we use the jpg format and upload them to the site . Let me introduce you to your pusaka's brother .. Attached Images

27th March 2006, 07:14 PM	#21
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,184	thought i'd add in my flyssa, not exactly my latest but quite recently aquired:

27th March 2006, 08:17 PM	#22
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	latest acquisition: here's a ...sword. can anyone shed a light on this whether it's filipino or indonesian? handle is carabao horn, pommel appears to be a bat, and it has a peened tang. ferrule is brass. OAL=28" blade: length=21.5" widest point=2" thickness closest to the hilt=3/8" Attached Images

27th March 2006, 09:06 PM	#23
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	This arrived this morning. From areas south of Lake Victoria 66cm long but only a 5cm diameter head so more of a gentleman's club than that of a warrior, could still give someone a very unpleasant whack. Attached Images

27th March 2006, 09:08 PM	#25
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I recognise Spunjer's beauty from eBay. Think it's Visayan and related to this one http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1906 Michael

28th March 2006, 07:04 AM	#26
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	michael, the handle design does look similar, from the way the grip is designed, to the copper/brass cap on the pommel. also the blade is generally similar in design. a fellow forumite informed me that it might be of dyak origin. my initial hunch was luzon, batangas to be exact; not sure tho...

28th March 2006, 08:34 AM	#27
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Spunjer, I doubt that it has anything to do with Dayaks. Michael

28th August 2006, 12:33 AM	#29
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Barung #28 A recent pick up. OAL 21.5", Blade 13.5" Like Bill's huge Panabas, this is also a published piece. Attached Images

28th August 2006, 01:00 AM	#30
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599