Solomon, Hawaiian or????

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by fearn

If I had to guess, I'd say post-WWII Hawaii or similar western place. To me, the face looks like a sketch from someone who had some western art training. The club looks like it was made from a plank. I'd also say that the butt end is not well designed, in that it forces the user to hold the club near an anti-node. If the blade is hit, I would guess that the handle would vibrate quite a bit.

Best,

F

Hi Fearn,

Where many are afraid to test pieces of their collections thinking ill will happen to them, I don't mind giving them a go in controlled circumstances, after all they are not made of glass and almost every piece was made to withstand the rigours of combat.
So I wrapped the head in a light handtowel and rubber bands this afternoon and gave it a few good whacks on the ole kick bag handing in the garage...I can hear the whinces in the crowd.

Feedback;
Single handed use on the cutting edge, no vibration at all and ain't nothing getting up if that hit you.
Single handed use on the flat side, ever so slight vibration...I mean tiny.
Double handed use, a fearsome well controlled weapon....

I gave these applications a go with meaning and to put it in perspective I am probably the size of most men from the regions.
A wood on wood contact in the flow of combat would differ little I feel but not to the extent of feeling any vibration through the cutting edge...

Gav