Post Your Latest Acquisition here...

Spunjer · 23rd January 2006, 04:14 AM

...or your not so latest one. it'd be nice to have some type of catalog to compare future acquisitions... maybe a small description with with measurements would be nice.

i'll start:

visayan binangon
OAL = 25.75"
blade length = 21"
widest part = 1 5/8"

peculiarities:
the hilt is only decorated on one side

RomaRana · 23rd January 2006, 07:59 AM

Maasai Rungu modern type
from the Allen A Heflin collection
notes painted on in typical Heflin manner
20 1/2" oal
dated 1/23/65

Freddy · 23rd January 2006, 09:06 AM

Great idea !

Here's mine :

A very small Shona knife.

OAL = 19 cm
blade length = 12,3 cm
widest part = 1,9 cm

peculiarities:
the hilt is made of a different type of wood. Decoration only on the front.

Freddy · 23rd January 2006, 09:19 AM

Oops

Third picture is the wrong one !

TVV · 24th January 2006, 09:05 PM

Here is mine. A simple, heavy mandau from Borneo
21" OAL, blade 17"

Alan62 · 25th January 2006, 03:38 AM

Not sure what exactly
Some kind of Armour peircing Choora
13.5 overall
8.75 Blade

LabanTayo · 25th January 2006, 03:52 AM

Its not a sword, but its my newest toy.

Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod.
7' 10" 5 weight 2/2.

Andrew · 25th January 2006, 04:33 AM

I haven't been buying much lately, but this interesting little thing caught my eye:

These are the auction photos. I haven't had the time to take better shots.

Riding crop of woven textile/horsehair with new synthetic "naugahide" tip. Low-grade silver handle and wire work, small knife hidden in the handle.

There is a replica of a Thai royal seal set in the pommel.

Titus Pullo · 25th January 2006, 10:11 AM

Well, you know! Siam (now Thailand) was and is a melting pot of cultures. That could blade could have been inspired by Indian or Arab merchants. That's just my guess, but all I'm saying Thai people and culture are a blend of many ethnic groups, including Indians and the Malay people.

Spunjer · 26th January 2006, 07:28 PM

maranao kris (sundang espada)
OAL = 27"
blade length = 23"
handle = 4"

one piece banati scabbard. laminated blade.

punal · 26th January 2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

Its not a sword, but its my newest toy.

Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod.
7' 10" 5 weight 2/2.

Do you deep sea fish, LabanTayo?
I never tried fly fishing, but sure am a saltwater fisherman.
So. Cal. to Maxican waters will surely give you lots of fun.

Can you post your biggest catch, I should say? just kidding!

punal

Rick · 26th January 2006, 08:11 PM

Okay , my three latest .

LabanTayo · 26th January 2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punal

Do you deep sea fish, LabanTayo?
I never tried fly fishing, but sure am a saltwater fisherman.
So. Cal. to Maxican waters will surely give you lots of fun.

Can you post your biggest catch, I should say? just kidding!

punal

Punal,
Never been SW fishing. Maybe I need to have you guide me there in SoCal!!!

punal · 26th January 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

Punal,
Never been SW fishing. Maybe I need to have you guide me there in SoCal!!!

LabanTayo,

I normally fish during mid-albacore season (June-July).
Blue/yellow fin tunas and dorados as well are out there during this time of year. Yeah, let me know if you can come over this summer! I'll tour you around So. Cal.! I even have an extra gear here for you, fully rigged ready to be cast. do you prefer conventional or spinning reel?

Punal

drdavid · 26th January 2006, 10:00 PM

Here is my latest, a beautiful Balinese golok.Blade length 17.75 inches, overall length 25.25 inches and the veneer on the sheath is spectacular.
Peculiarity: This is very large for a golok

punal · 27th January 2006, 02:09 AM

Horse hoof handle w/ three fullers Kris.
Over all length: 29"
Blade: 23"
Width: 2"

Robert · 27th January 2006, 03:56 PM

Not a weapon but still interesting. Ifugao, very fine and tight weaving probably early 20th century.

Bill · 28th January 2006, 04:27 AM

Punal, Interesting Kris. Robert, Looks like you found a good one. The orange on the inside is from being in contact with skin. You can find them in Manila but they are artificially "browned" to "age" them. I've seen stated, if it has a bulul, it is a fake. However, I have seen several old pics with the bulul. Somewhere I have some info on tangkil/tuckar that you might find interesting. Rather busy lately, but when I come across it, I'll email it to you.

Robert · 28th January 2006, 04:38 AM

Bill,
Thank you very much for your comments on the armband and for the information that you offer. I'm looking forward to receiving it. I found this picture somewhere but don't remember where. It's not the best quality but it does show an armband with a bulul. Thanks again.

Robert

Lew · 28th January 2006, 05:07 AM

Hi All

These were my last two purchases.

Lew

Titus Pullo · 28th January 2006, 12:59 PM

I wish I had this though. I have a smaller statue, but nothing of that scale. I think a lot of Asian fighting arts (especially the Siamese) are rooted the religeous belifes. You know...fighting against evil, to protect your homeland and the people.

VVV · 29th January 2006, 10:20 PM

My latest from Borneo - Dayak Parang with an unusual carved rhino hilt slightly resembling the one pictured in Nieuwenhuis.

Michael

Spunjer · 29th January 2006, 10:36 PM

the fang on the handle is a reminiscence of the "diety' hilt of panay/negros...

Rick · 29th January 2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

My latest from Borneo - Dayak Parang with an unusual carved rhino hilt slightly resembling the one pictured in Nieuwenhuis.

Michael

I'd call that a Makara hilt .
Opinions ?

BluErf · 30th January 2006, 02:14 AM

Yep, its a very nice makara hilt.

VVV · 30th January 2006, 12:19 PM

Definetely looks like a Makara now when you mention it. I didn't think about it because it's from Borneo. Also interesting with the fangs that resembles Visayan deity hilts.
But still puzzled why a Dayak would decorate a parang hilt with a Makara?

Michael

Flavio · 30th January 2006, 03:49 PM

Hi all,

this is my last purchase a Danakil, Issa gilè from Dijbouti and adjacent areas of Ethiopia and Somalia (sorry for the poor pictures, but it isn't yet arrived

)

Valjhun · 31st January 2006, 10:23 PM

Here goes the latest mine:

Burmese dha:

Overall: 85 cm
Blade: 55 cm
Thickness: 0,5 cm
Widest point: 4 cm

galvano · 31st January 2006, 10:48 PM

Hello with all.
I am new member.
Here my last purchase

Henk · 1st February 2006, 05:04 PM

Galvano,

Welcome to the forum.

Nice keris, but you should turn the ukiran (hilt) to the other side.

23rd January 2006, 04:14 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Post Your Latest Acquisition here... ...or your not so latest one. it'd be nice to have some type of catalog to compare future acquisitions... maybe a small description with with measurements would be nice. i'll start: visayan binangon OAL = 25.75" blade length = 21" widest part = 1 5/8" peculiarities: the hilt is only decorated on one side Attached Images

23rd January 2006, 07:59 AM	#2
RomaRana Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 58	Maasai Rungu modern type from the Allen A Heflin collection notes painted on in typical Heflin manner 20 1/2" oal dated 1/23/65 Attached Images

23rd January 2006, 09:06 AM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	shona knife Great idea ! Here's mine : A very small Shona knife. OAL = 19 cm blade length = 12,3 cm widest part = 1,9 cm peculiarities: the hilt is made of a different type of wood. Decoration only on the front.

24th January 2006, 09:05 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,625	Here is mine. A simple, heavy mandau from Borneo 21" OAL, blade 17" Attached Images

25th January 2006, 03:52 AM	#7
LabanTayo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 177	Its not a sword, but its my newest toy. Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod. 7' 10" 5 weight 2/2. Attached Images

23rd January 2006, 09:19 AM	#4
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Oops Third picture is the wrong one !

25th January 2006, 03:38 AM	#6
Alan62 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 164	Not sure what exactly Some kind of Armour peircing Choora 13.5 overall 8.75 Blade

25th January 2006, 04:33 AM	#8
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I haven't been buying much lately, but this interesting little thing caught my eye: These are the auction photos. I haven't had the time to take better shots. Riding crop of woven textile/horsehair with new synthetic "naugahide" tip. Low-grade silver handle and wire work, small knife hidden in the handle. There is a replica of a Thai royal seal set in the pommel.

25th January 2006, 10:11 AM	#9
Titus Pullo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 123	Well, you know! Siam (now Thailand) was and is a melting pot of cultures. That could blade could have been inspired by Indian or Arab merchants. That's just my guess, but all I'm saying Thai people and culture are a blend of many ethnic groups, including Indians and the Malay people.

26th January 2006, 07:28 PM	#10
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	maranao kris (sundang espada) OAL = 27" blade length = 23" handle = 4" one piece banati scabbard. laminated blade. Attached Images

26th January 2006, 08:11 PM	#12
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Okay , my three latest . Attached Images

26th January 2006, 10:00 PM	#15
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Here is my latest, a beautiful Balinese golok.Blade length 17.75 inches, overall length 25.25 inches and the veneer on the sheath is spectacular. Peculiarity: This is very large for a golok Attached Images

27th January 2006, 02:09 AM	#16
punal Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 91	Horse hoof handle w/ three fullers Kris. Over all length: 29" Blade: 23" Width: 2" Attached Images

27th January 2006, 03:56 PM	#17
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Tangkil Armband Not a weapon but still interesting. Ifugao, very fine and tight weaving probably early 20th century. Attached Images

28th January 2006, 04:27 AM	#18
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Punal, Interesting Kris. Robert, Looks like you found a good one. The orange on the inside is from being in contact with skin. You can find them in Manila but they are artificially "browned" to "age" them. I've seen stated, if it has a bulul, it is a fake. However, I have seen several old pics with the bulul. Somewhere I have some info on tangkil/tuckar that you might find interesting. Rather busy lately, but when I come across it, I'll email it to you.

28th January 2006, 04:38 AM	#19
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Bill, Thank you very much for your comments on the armband and for the information that you offer. I'm looking forward to receiving it. I found this picture somewhere but don't remember where. It's not the best quality but it does show an armband with a bulul. Thanks again. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 28th January 2006 at 05:11 AM.

28th January 2006, 05:07 AM	#20
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi All These were my last two purchases. Lew Attached Images

28th January 2006, 12:59 PM	#21
Titus Pullo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 123	I wish I had this though. I have a smaller statue, but nothing of that scale. I think a lot of Asian fighting arts (especially the Siamese) are rooted the religeous belifes. You know...fighting against evil, to protect your homeland and the people. Last edited by Rick; 28th January 2006 at 04:39 PM. Reason: No politics please .

29th January 2006, 10:20 PM	#22
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	My latest from Borneo - Dayak Parang with an unusual carved rhino hilt slightly resembling the one pictured in Nieuwenhuis. Michael Attached Images

29th January 2006, 10:36 PM	#23
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	the fang on the handle is a reminiscence of the "diety' hilt of panay/negros... Attached Images

30th January 2006, 02:14 AM	#25
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Yep, its a very nice makara hilt.

30th January 2006, 12:19 PM	#26
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Definetely looks like a Makara now when you mention it. I didn't think about it because it's from Borneo. Also interesting with the fangs that resembles Visayan deity hilts. But still puzzled why a Dayak would decorate a parang hilt with a Makara? Michael

30th January 2006, 03:49 PM	#27
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Hi all, this is my last purchase a Danakil, Issa gilè from Dijbouti and adjacent areas of Ethiopia and Somalia (sorry for the poor pictures, but it isn't yet arrived ) Attached Images

31st January 2006, 10:23 PM	#28
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Here goes the latest mine: Burmese dha: Overall: 85 cm Blade: 55 cm Thickness: 0,5 cm Widest point: 4 cm Attached Images

31st January 2006, 10:48 PM	#29
galvano Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 178	purchase Hello with all. I am new member. Here my last purchase Attached Images

1st February 2006, 05:04 PM	#30
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Galvano, Welcome to the forum. Nice keris, but you should turn the ukiran (hilt) to the other side.