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BluErf · 27th August 2009, 02:41 PM

This is an interesting newer tajong

Sampir made from graham is not found in the older tajong, as are the silver works on the batang and linking the daun-daun, which probably are separate pieces due to limitation of raw material. The hilt needs to have a broader head to look nicer, nose is a bit too long. The tajong spiral needs to be more centralized on the makara. For this style of hilt, the janggut should be more prominent, I feel. The carver needs to sharpen his carving knife more often while carving.

Quite a number of spots where the line is not clean, prob due to the knife dulling. Overall, pleasing to the eyes though.

27th August 2009, 02:41 PM	#6
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	This is an interesting newer tajong Sampir made from graham is not found in the older tajong, as are the silver works on the batang and linking the daun-daun, which probably are separate pieces due to limitation of raw material. The hilt needs to have a broader head to look nicer, nose is a bit too long. The tajong spiral needs to be more centralized on the makara. For this style of hilt, the janggut should be more prominent, I feel. The carver needs to sharpen his carving knife more often while carving. Quite a number of spots where the line is not clean, prob due to the knife dulling. Overall, pleasing to the eyes though. Last edited by BluErf; 27th August 2009 at 02:48 PM. Reason: added more details.