Tulwar Hilt Resin Substitute.

Dinggat · 27th May 2009, 10:00 PM

Sorry for hijacking this thread, but I have a few related questions. In this thread of mine I had asked how the blade of my Piso Podang is fixed in the hilt, but so far noone answered. I guess I have my answer right now.

But: So basically the tang is just "glued" into the hilt? Was that actually solid enough to be used in combat when such weapons were still used for that purpose? Tulwars (and associated weapons like the Piso Podang) have a pretty small tang compared to some other swords. Being held in place by a resin material seems quite fragile in my eyes.

katana · 27th May 2009, 10:17 PM

Hi Dinggat,
the resin used is more than adequate for battle ready swords and has added advantages over peened tangs. Ease of replacement blades or hilts, or the removal of the blade for repair ....and the shock absorbency that the resin provides.
Regards David

Dinggat · 27th May 2009, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the answer, David.

The shock absorbency seems to be a good point that didn't come to my mind.

Rick · 28th May 2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinggat

Sorry for hijacking this thread, but I have a few related questions. In this thread of mine I had asked how the blade of my Piso Podang is fixed in the hilt, but so far noone answered. I guess I have my answer right now.

But: So basically the tang is just "glued" into the hilt? Was that actually solid enough to be used in combat when such weapons were still used for that purpose? Tulwars (and associated weapons like the Piso Podang) have a pretty small tang compared to some other swords. Being held in place by a resin material seems quite fragile in my eyes.

Humans are fairly soft .

27th May 2009, 10:00 PM	#1
Dinggat Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 29	Sorry for hijacking this thread, but I have a few related questions. In this thread of mine I had asked how the blade of my Piso Podang is fixed in the hilt, but so far noone answered. I guess I have my answer right now. But: So basically the tang is just "glued" into the hilt? Was that actually solid enough to be used in combat when such weapons were still used for that purpose? Tulwars (and associated weapons like the Piso Podang) have a pretty small tang compared to some other swords. Being held in place by a resin material seems quite fragile in my eyes.

27th May 2009, 10:17 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Dinggat, the resin used is more than adequate for battle ready swords and has added advantages over peened tangs. Ease of replacement blades or hilts, or the removal of the blade for repair ....and the shock absorbency that the resin provides. Regards David

27th May 2009, 10:59 PM	#3
Dinggat Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 29	Thanks for the answer, David. The shock absorbency seems to be a good point that didn't come to my mind.