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6th February 2026, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Corrosion?
Hi All,
A rather odd piece. While the blade appears, as Sajen pointed out, to have been very crudely done, all the haft (or perhaps hilt) components look to be quite well done indeed. Also, while the blade doesn’t appear to be up to standard for an Indonesian piece, it is shaped like a tumbuk. Could this be a badly beaten up and corroded tumbuk blade with 1 luk at the base that meant enough to someone to have warranted a hilt made especially for it? Sincerely, RobT |
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6th February 2026, 07:56 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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I would suggest cleaning the blade, polishing it back to bright, and seeing what's underneath the oxidation. Etching may help identify a pamor or lamination. I would not venture any comment until that is done. I'm leaning towards what Detlef has said.
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9th February 2026, 05:29 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Could you show us a photo of the Metuk where the tang begins please.
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