Moro Spear

[Robert]

Well, I hate to keep bragging on her but my wonderful wife has surprised me again with a late birthday present of this very nice Moro Budiak Spear. It has a rattan shaft and a total length of 76-3/4 inches with the head measuring 17 inches. It is raining again here but I can show some of the sellers photos hopefully for your enjoyment and comments.

Best,
Robert

[kai]

Congrats on both, Robert!

:)
Kai

[David]

Dang Robert, could we trade wives sometime around my next birthday... ;) :D

[VVV]

A perfect gift!!!
My birthday is in September...

Michael

[CharlesS]

Very nice. I really like that braided sleeve!

[Robert]

Thank you all for your kind replies. As for the wife, there will be no trades, loans or "gifting of" considered, you will have to find your own. :D I am at this point now positive that she prefers Moro pieces over my own preferences as all items (save one, a spear from Laos) that she has presented to me have been Moro.

Best,
Robert

[Battara]

Nice budiak. What is the braided material? Have you etched the blade yet?

[Robert]

Hello Jose, The braiding seems to be made of very finely woven rattan. As for etching, I haven't as yet done more than wipe the blade with oil. With the fine patina that it has acquired over the years I am finding it had to do much more than that.


Best,
Robert

[Robert]

I've got a question on this type of Moro spear, are the ones with the chiseled center panel (like the one shown above) the only ones that are referred to as being a budiak or are the ones with the same blade style but missing the center panel also considered a budiak?? :confused:


Best,
Robert

[Battara]

My understanding at present is that the term "budiak" means "spear" (not sure of dialect) and is not a type of spear, although some might argue the point.