I haven't seen any Santa stories yet?

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Battara

Too bad about the barong but would love to see close ups of the blade.

Battara,

It is very hard to photograph correctly when behind glass.

The blade is a triple row twist core...shame about the hilt though...I am loathe to break open this time capsule to clean these pieces and the condition suits the overall presence of the display...maybe there will be time over the Christmas holidays to give them some attention.

The Kampilan is a very elegant thing too, gentle sweeping curve and demure size would make for a very capable pirate sword.

Gavin

[Maurice]

i can't remember what sancta gave me!
it's too long ago to remember......


But..... A great moro display you've got there!

[drac2k]

Okay, I'll jump.Lately I've been finding some great deals(aren't they all),but I've been feeling a little guilty, buying all of these things for myself and nobody else! The Forum has shown me the way; what a concept "early Christmas," to be followed by "Christmas Proper!"
When I told my wife, that there were other like minded people, who shared these views on buying, she looked at me, smiled and said "that is like having an AAA group run by the pushers."
I wonder what she meant by that? Oh well, on to the next auction.............

[Battara]

Like the yats. (wish I still had mine )

[drac2k]

I suspect you will get them back or better ones ;they are only a "bid," away .
I truly think, that for collecting these items, now will be remembered as the "Golden Age;" I can think of no time,other than the Victorian era, when so many rare items have been accessible to the collector.I think the supply will eventually dwindle, as well as restrictions on the shipping and laws restricting ownership

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo everybody!

Originally Posted by drac2k

Okay, I'll jump.Lately I've been finding some great deals(aren't they all),but I've been feeling a little guilty, buying all of these things for myself and nobody else! .....

Congrats on some nice acquisitions!
I particularly like the Soenda implement.
Will you please tell me the length of the blade?
Is the handle wood?
Finally, is the cutting edge concave on both sides (so the cross-section is like the hull on a traditional boat)? Or is it straight on both sides (making a V-like cross-section)?
Thanks.

Best,

[drac2k]

Thanks,
I really like that one myself!The handle is wood, the blade is approx. 22 inches long and the sides are straight, making a "V," shape.The blade is only 7/8" at it's widest, but it is a heavy blade,almost 3/8" thick at the base, tapering off to less than 1/16" at the tip.

[Amuk Murugul]

Hullo everybody!

Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks,
I really like that one myself!The handle is wood, the blade is approx. 22 inches long and the sides are straight, making a "V," shape.The blade is only 7/8" at it's widest, but it is a heavy blade,almost 3/8" thick at the base, tapering off to less than 1/16" at the tip.

Thanks for your prompt reply.
From your photo, the blade width appears to taper slightly towards the hilt.
So, all in all, I'd call the piece: Gobang Sintoeng Perah Boehaja.
It is principally a sabre, but can function as a chopper.
Comes from the eastern part of traditional Soenda lands (i.e. western half of Java), e.g. the territory of the former Sultanate of Tjirebon.


Best,

[drac2k]

Thank you for the great information that you provided me;I am making a tag and labeling it now.

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Maurice

i can't remember what sancta gave me!
it's too long ago to remember......


But..... A great moro display you've got there!

Hi Maurice.

I sure it was something nice :-)

Thanks! I hope to spend some time on the provenance a little later in the year.

Gavin

[Gavin Nugent]

Better late than never....