Big sized Indonesian Tombak

[Indianajones]

Indeed interesting. So originally I should 'picture these' with a long hardwood shaft and a brass ferrule?
I do know that this particular shape of spear (of Detlefs' tombak) is in many parts of Asia used specially for warfare. As for killing boar and fancy spears often have other forms. (if anyone has ever noticed n studied)

Best, Wouter

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Indianajones

So originally I should 'picture these' with a long hardwood shaft and a brass ferrule?

Correct, the ferrule can be from silver also!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Indianajones

I do know that this particular shape of spear (of Detlefs' tombak) is in many parts of Asia used specially for warfare. As for killing boar and fancy spears often have other forms. (if anyone has ever noticed n studied)

Maybe it is important to add that this size of tombak is a little bit unusual in my limited experience.
Here a picture with two other javanese tombak from my collection.

Regards,

Detlef

[Atlantia]

It is a huge improvement.
Do different people use different substances to etch and restain pamor blades or would that be sacrilege?

[David]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

It is a huge improvement.
Do different people use different substances to etch and restain pamor blades or would that be sacrilege?

I am going to be lazy here Gene and simply suggest to check the archives. We have has so many threads on keris blade staining along with discussions on the use of warangan vs. other possible staining methods.