I haven't seen any Santa stories yet?

drac2k · 16th August 2013, 12:17 AM

Okay, I'll jump.Lately I've been finding some great deals(aren't they all),but I've been feeling a little guilty, buying all of these things for myself and nobody else! The Forum has shown me the way; what a concept "early Christmas," to be followed by "Christmas Proper!"
When I told my wife, that there were other like minded people, who shared these views on buying, she looked at me, smiled and said "that is like having an AAA group run by the pushers."
I wonder what she meant by that? Oh well, on to the next auction.............

Battara · 16th August 2013, 04:03 AM

Like the yats. (wish I still had mine

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drac2k · 16th August 2013, 01:13 PM

I suspect you will get them back or better ones ;they are only a "bid," away .
I truly think, that for collecting these items, now will be remembered as the "Golden Age;" I can think of no time,other than the Victorian era, when so many rare items have been accessible to the collector.I think the supply will eventually dwindle, as well as restrictions on the shipping and laws restricting ownership

Amuk Murugul · 16th August 2013, 11:14 PM

Hullo everybody!

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac2k

Okay, I'll jump.Lately I've been finding some great deals(aren't they all),but I've been feeling a little guilty, buying all of these things for myself and nobody else! .....

Congrats on some nice acquisitions!

I particularly like the Soenda implement.
Will you please tell me the length of the blade?
Is the handle wood?
Finally, is the cutting edge concave on both sides (so the cross-section is like the hull on a traditional boat)? Or is it straight on both sides (making a V-like cross-section)?
Thanks.

Best,

drac2k · 17th August 2013, 12:27 AM

Thanks,
I really like that one myself!The handle is wood, the blade is approx. 22 inches long and the sides are straight, making a "V," shape.The blade is only 7/8" at it's widest, but it is a heavy blade,almost 3/8" thick at the base, tapering off to less than 1/16" at the tip.

Amuk Murugul · 17th August 2013, 06:12 AM

Hullo everybody!

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks,
I really like that one myself!The handle is wood, the blade is approx. 22 inches long and the sides are straight, making a "V," shape.The blade is only 7/8" at it's widest, but it is a heavy blade,almost 3/8" thick at the base, tapering off to less than 1/16" at the tip.

Thanks for your prompt reply.
From your photo, the blade width appears to taper slightly towards the hilt.
So, all in all, I'd call the piece: Gobang Sintoeng Perah Boehaja.
It is principally a sabre, but can function as a chopper.
Comes from the eastern part of traditional Soenda lands (i.e. western half of Java), e.g. the territory of the former Sultanate of Tjirebon.

Best,

drac2k · 17th August 2013, 01:25 PM

Thank you for the great information that you provided me;I am making a tag and labeling it now.

16th August 2013, 12:17 AM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,274	Pre-Christmas gifts??? Okay, I'll jump.Lately I've been finding some great deals(aren't they all),but I've been feeling a little guilty, buying all of these things for myself and nobody else! The Forum has shown me the way; what a concept "early Christmas," to be followed by "Christmas Proper!" When I told my wife, that there were other like minded people, who shared these views on buying, she looked at me, smiled and said "that is like having an AAA group run by the pushers." I wonder what she meant by that? Oh well, on to the next auction............. Attached Images

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,311	Like the yats. (wish I still had mine )

16th August 2013, 01:13 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,274	I suspect you will get them back or better ones ;they are only a "bid," away . I truly think, that for collecting these items, now will be remembered as the "Golden Age;" I can think of no time,other than the Victorian era, when so many rare items have been accessible to the collector.I think the supply will eventually dwindle, as well as restrictions on the shipping and laws restricting ownership

17th August 2013, 12:27 AM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,274	Thanks, I really like that one myself!The handle is wood, the blade is approx. 22 inches long and the sides are straight, making a "V," shape.The blade is only 7/8" at it's widest, but it is a heavy blade,almost 3/8" thick at the base, tapering off to less than 1/16" at the tip.

17th August 2013, 01:25 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,274	Thank you for the great information that you provided me;I am making a tag and labeling it now.