Twist core budiak

mross · 3rd November 2009, 09:38 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, 10:30 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, 10:40 PM

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

Rick · 3rd November 2009, 10:47 PM

Looking forward to before and after pictures .

Battara · 3rd November 2009, 11:05 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, 04:51 AM

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

mross · 4th November 2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

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

Battara · 5th November 2009, 12:08 AM

Sure. Actually double twist core here is a picture:

3rd November 2009, 10:30 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	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 ?

5th November 2009, 12:08 AM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	Sure. Actually double twist core here is a picture: Attached Images

3rd November 2009, 10:40 PM	#3
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, 10:47 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Looking forward to before and after pictures .

3rd November 2009, 11:05 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	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, 04:51 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	hmmm....i think i could live with the pits...