Balato for comments.

[Atlantia]

Amuk,

'Utility tool'
You're breaking my heart tonight buddy!
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Gene

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Amuk,

'Utility tool'
You're breaking my heart tonight buddy!
Best
Gene

Nothing wrong by this IMHO. It is just meant that this baloto is for every day use.

Detlef

[Maurice]

Can you explain why this should be an utility tool???

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Nothing wrong by this IMHO. It is just meant that this baloto is for every day use.

Detlef

LOL,

TBH many of this sort of item are multi purpose, aren't they?


What attracted me to this in the first place was actually the shape of the hilt. Looks like a stylised bird head.

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Gene

[Amuk Murugul]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Amuk,

'Utility tool'
You're breaking my heart tonight buddy!
Best
Gene

Hullo Gene,

Cheer up mate. You're just suffering from what I refer to as 'Occidental Syndrome'; a predispostion to view items as a weapon.

Do you believe that when Harold gathered an army to replenish his weary one on his march southward to meet William, that all the 'soldiers' were fully-equipped with regulation-issue and battle-ready?

I also recall the story of a Scottish farmer and his sons who held off an invading horde until help arrived. THEY used everyday tools; Plough and Yoke, I believe.

Generally, utility tools can be used as weapons. This, I think, is true globally, especially where the people are mostly farmers/peasants.

Best,

[asomotif]

Nice example, with a very nice handle.
I would wish to get my hands on "utility tools" like these now and then.

Here is a thread with some info.
The hilt is a stylised "Lasara" / a myhtical beast/dragon ?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=lasara

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Nice example, with a very nice handle.
I would wish to get my hands on "utility tools" like these now and then.

Here is a thread with some info.
The hilt is a stylised "Lasara" / a myhtical beast/dragon ?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=lasara

Ah, 'Lasara' Thanks Asmotif

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Gene

[Amuk Murugul]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Ah, 'Lasara' Thanks Asmotif

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Gene

Hullo Gene,

'Lasara' on Nias, as I understand it, is the name for 'naga' (serpent/dragon) as well as for ship/boat. This may allude to Chinese origins.
BTW ..... there are a number of villages there called 'Lasara this' or 'Lasara that'.

Best,

[Atlantia]

Thanks Amuk.

It's an interesting stylised version of the usual hilts on these isn't it?
Does anyone know the significance? I've not seen one like this before?
Best
Gene

[Maurice]

Gene,

Could you please post an image of the handle made from the front.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

Hullo Gene,

Cheer up mate. You're just suffering from what I refer to as 'Occidental Syndrome'; a predispostion to view items as a weapon.

Do you believe that when Harold gathered an army to replenish his weary one on his march southward to meet William, that all the 'soldiers' were fully-equipped with regulation-issue and battle-ready?

I also recall the story of a Scottish farmer and his sons who held off an invading horde until help arrived. THEY used everyday tools; Plough and Yoke, I believe.

Generally, utility tools can be used as weapons. This, I think, is true globally, especially where the people are mostly farmers/peasants.

Best,

ROTF!!!!!

Thank you for that diagnosis Doctor.
'Occidental Syndrome'..... Can I get a pill for that?

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Gene