Nice old Moro budiak head for comments

Ian · 15th February 2023, 10:07 AM

I agree xas, it's uncommon (perhaps rare) to find a hole in the tang. I believe this one is at least 19th C. However, I tend to be conservative with dating, and it might be pre-1800. It has the appearance of an antique blade with stable small areas of oxidation, etc. The blade has a nice patina and I refrained from over cleaning it. Just a little vinegar to bring out the faint twist core and a little rubbing with an organic solvent to see what covered the bolster under the black goop.

15th February 2023, 10:07 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,167	I agree xas, it's uncommon (perhaps rare) to find a hole in the tang. I believe this one is at least 19th C. However, I tend to be conservative with dating, and it might be pre-1800. It has the appearance of an antique blade with stable small areas of oxidation, etc. The blade has a nice patina and I refrained from over cleaning it. Just a little vinegar to bring out the faint twist core and a little rubbing with an organic solvent to see what covered the bolster under the black goop.