Twist core budiak

mross · 30th October 2009, 08:29 PM

This ended on ebay awhile ago;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Thoughts, comments?

Rick · 30th October 2009, 09:01 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, 10:07 PM

Quote:

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, 10:11 PM

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

sajen

Rick · 31st October 2009, 02:36 AM

My impression also Sajen .

A. G. Maisey · 31st October 2009, 03:05 AM

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

What is the method of use?

Andrew · 31st October 2009, 04:04 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, 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 .

30th October 2009, 08:29 PM	#1
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Twist core budiak This ended on ebay awhile ago; http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT Thoughts, comments?

3rd November 2009, 10:30 PM	#9
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,319	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, 09:01 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,319	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, 10:11 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,083	Nice Budiak, ok it's pitted and cleaned but nice. But also expensive. sajen

31st October 2009, 02:36 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,319	My impression also Sajen .

31st October 2009, 03:05 AM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,953	Does this type of spear always have such a short tang? What is the method of use?

3rd November 2009, 10:40 PM	#10
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	#11
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,319	Looking forward to before and after pictures .