Buku??

Sajen · 25th September 2011, 07:36 PM

Hello members,

I have got this sword recently but I am unsure what it is and more I am unsure about the age and quality. My guess is that it is a buku and not so old, see the aluminium bands at the wooden handle. It is 67,5 cm long, the handle is 14,5 cm and the "tang" until the bend is 7,4 cm. The blade is 8 mm thick at the handle. Like usual are all comments and suggestions are very appreciated.

Regards,

Detlef

Henk · 25th September 2011, 08:44 PM

Hi Detlef.

Look at this thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=buku

That tells you if you have a parang latok or a buko. But it is one of these. Maybe not very old, but it has some age and is a fine example to have in your collection.

Sajen · 25th September 2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Henk

Hi Detlef.

Look at this thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=buku

That tells you if you have a parang latok or a buko. But it is one of these. Maybe not very old, but it has some age and is a fine example to have in your collection.

Hi Henk,

yes, I know this thread. Like this description it is a buku since the angel is more than 5 cm. The handle have a good patination and I am unsure if the aluminium bands maybe of newer date? The blade is very rusty and I just start to clean it. Is it maybe a good idea to replace the bands with silver?

Regards,

Detlef

25th September 2011, 07:36 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,791	Buku?? Hello members, I have got this sword recently but I am unsure what it is and more I am unsure about the age and quality. My guess is that it is a buku and not so old, see the aluminium bands at the wooden handle. It is 67,5 cm long, the handle is 14,5 cm and the "tang" until the bend is 7,4 cm. The blade is 8 mm thick at the handle. Like usual are all comments and suggestions are very appreciated. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

25th September 2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Hi Detlef. Look at this thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=buku That tells you if you have a parang latok or a buko. But it is one of these. Maybe not very old, but it has some age and is a fine example to have in your collection.