Twist core budiak

Rick · 30th October 2009, 08:01 PM

Not to contradict the Seller, but I see plenty of pits .

Judging from the picture the blade looks heavily cleaned .

Did you win this ?

BTW.......
Did I mention how much I hate eBay's new picture system ?

Sajen · 30th October 2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

BTW.......
Did I mention how much I hate eBay's new picture system ?

You are not alone!

Sajen · 30th October 2009, 09:11 PM

Nice Budiak, ok it's pitted and cleaned but nice. But also expensive.

sajen

Rick · 31st October 2009, 01:36 AM

My impression also Sajen .

A. G. Maisey · 31st October 2009, 02:05 AM

Does this type of spear always have such a short tang?

What is the method of use?

Rick · 31st October 2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Does this type of spear always have such a short tang?

What is the method of use?

Yes, for the most part .

I think for spears of this quality stabbing and thrusting .
Pictures of simulated combat in this thread .
Lots of Budiaks shown .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=budiak

IIRC Spunjer has an example with a thumb rest right up near the ferrule .

Battara · 31st October 2009, 06:02 PM

IT is more a lance than a throwing spear.

Andrew · 31st October 2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Not to contradict the Seller, but I see plenty of pits .

Judging from the picture the blade looks heavily cleaned .

Did you win this ?

BTW.......
Did I mention how much I hate eBay's new picture system ?

I just plain hate eBay.

mross · 3rd November 2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Not to contradict the Seller, but I see plenty of pits .

Judging from the picture the blade looks heavily cleaned .

Did you win this ?

BTW.......
Did I mention how much I hate eBay's new picture system ?

Yes, I did win this one. I'll let you know about the pits when I get it. I've been looking for a twist core spear for awhile. So I guess it found me. As to the weight I agree with Battera. They are much faster then you would suspect, and the weight has to be sufficent to make a slash possible.

"Considering the superb craftsmanship found in this spear head I am inclined to think it may have been created as a display piece, either purely for display, or for some ceremonial purpose."

I also have agreement with this and the twist core thing, but that will be another thread.

Rick · 3rd November 2009, 09:30 PM

This is an elegant large fighting spear that probably belonged to someone of rank and was carried by a retainer .

Ceremonial, yes .

These old eyes see what appears to be battle damage on the edges; lots of nicks .

I think it has seen war .

Will you run a Lime over it when it arrives ?

mross · 3rd November 2009, 09:40 PM

You betcha! Which is why I did not care if it had been cleaned, saves me the trouble.

Rick · 3rd November 2009, 09:47 PM

Looking forward to before and after pictures .

Battara · 3rd November 2009, 10:05 PM

I love PI/Moro twistcores - unexpected and artfully done. That is why I own 3 (Bagobo bolo, Sulu kris, spear)

. This is a nice one Mross. Can't wait for good pics.

David · 4th November 2009, 03:51 AM

hmmm....i think i could live with the pits...

mross · 4th November 2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I love PI/Moro twistcores - unexpected and artfully done. That is why I own 3 (Bagobo bolo, Sulu kris, spear)

. This is a nice one Mross. Can't wait for good pics.

Not wanting to hijack my own thread; BUT; Bagobo bolo in twist core??!! Are there any pictures posted in the forum, if not will there be? REALLY BIG HINT

3rd November 2009, 09:30 PM	#10
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Agree This is an elegant large fighting spear that probably belonged to someone of rank and was carried by a retainer . Ceremonial, yes . These old eyes see what appears to be battle damage on the edges; lots of nicks . I think it has seen war . Will you run a Lime over it when it arrives ?

30th October 2009, 08:01 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Not to contradict the Seller, but I see plenty of pits . Judging from the picture the blade looks heavily cleaned . Did you win this ? BTW....... Did I mention how much I hate eBay's new picture system ?

30th October 2009, 09:11 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,353	Nice Budiak, ok it's pitted and cleaned but nice. But also expensive. sajen

31st October 2009, 01:36 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	My impression also Sajen .

31st October 2009, 02:05 AM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,063	Does this type of spear always have such a short tang? What is the method of use?

31st October 2009, 06:02 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,339	IT is more a lance than a throwing spear.

3rd November 2009, 09:40 PM	#11
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	You betcha! Which is why I did not care if it had been cleaned, saves me the trouble.

3rd November 2009, 09:47 PM	#12
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Looking forward to before and after pictures .

3rd November 2009, 10:05 PM	#13
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,339	I love PI/Moro twistcores - unexpected and artfully done. That is why I own 3 (Bagobo bolo, Sulu kris, spear) . This is a nice one Mross. Can't wait for good pics.

4th November 2009, 03:51 AM	#14
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,240	hmmm....i think i could live with the pits...