WHAT DID I BUY? MORO?

Andrew · 29th November 2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Two @ seven feet it is; I'll look around the patch if it's not too rainy tomorrow Andrew .

What diameter ?

I'd like to get as close as possible to the size you need .

Also may have to go UPS or FEDEX due to length .

Awesome!

I'll measure the diameter of the ferrules on Monday, as they're at the office.

Thanks!

Rick · 29th November 2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Awesome!

I'll measure the diameter of the ferrules on Monday, as they're at the office.

Thanks!

Of course where you live Bamboo is much more plentiful ...

You could save a 'bundle' on shipping by checking around your area .

David, you could phone these guys about rattan .

http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

This is what the hafts of my two Mandaya/Bukindon spears are made from .
They are original AFAIK .
http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/order_black_palm.htm

R.

David · 30th November 2008, 01:40 AM

Nice responses guys and a whole lotta spears to look at....which brings me back to an unanswered question...i don't see a single wavy spear in any of these links. Are these that unusual?

Rick · 30th November 2008, 01:43 AM

Not quite like Hen's Teeth , but close .

Bill M · 30th November 2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Nice responses guys and a whole lotta spears to look at....which brings me back to an unanswered question...i don't see a single wavy spear in any of these links. Are these that unusual?

Very rare/ Just missed one in a lot that went a few bucks higher than I thought on Bonham's.

Spunjer · 30th November 2008, 01:53 PM

not too common david. here's a slightly longer one from a museum:

David · 1st December 2008, 04:54 AM

Well, i guess it's like the old saying. "I may not know art, but i know what i like!"

Andrew · 1st December 2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Of course where you live Bamboo is much more plentiful ...

You could save a 'bundle' on shipping by checking around your area .

David, you could phone these guys about rattan .

http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

This is what the hafts of my two Mandaya/Bukindon spears are made from .
They are original AFAIK .
http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/order_black_palm.htm

R.

Much less exotic if I source it from Florida.

Hold off--I'll try to get some locally and stop being so lazy.

kai · 1st December 2008, 09:48 PM

Hello David,

You'd need green bamboo: The yellow/dry quality one usually sees in stores shatters way too easily for spears (which are not thrown).

Also rattan is probably not the best choice although also utilized for some Moro spears, except if you can get a strong quality (there are a lot of different rattan species).

I'd go for those hardwoods which don't shatter easily.

Regards,
Kai

David · 2nd December 2008, 12:53 AM

Thanks for the suggestions Kai. Yes, i realize that in most cases these spears would not be thrown. That's why i agree with you and would be more inclined to go with a hardwood. I would image that when fighting with a spear the shaft would need to be tough enough to take some pretty good wacks.
Is there any particular hardwood that you would suggest? Of course hardwoods, especially exotic ones, don't seem to come cheap and i don't know if anyone sells them in 6 foot poles with a half inch diameter.

30th November 2008, 01:40 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,256	Nice responses guys and a whole lotta spears to look at....which brings me back to an unanswered question...i don't see a single wavy spear in any of these links. Are these that unusual?

30th November 2008, 01:43 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Not quite like Hen's Teeth , but close .

30th November 2008, 01:53 PM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	not too common david. here's a slightly longer one from a museum:

1st December 2008, 04:54 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,256	Well, i guess it's like the old saying. "I may not know art, but i know what i like!"

1st December 2008, 09:48 PM	#9
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello David, You'd need green bamboo: The yellow/dry quality one usually sees in stores shatters way too easily for spears (which are not thrown). Also rattan is probably not the best choice although also utilized for some Moro spears, except if you can get a strong quality (there are a lot of different rattan species). I'd go for those hardwoods which don't shatter easily. Regards, Kai

2nd December 2008, 12:53 AM	#10
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,256	Thanks for the suggestions Kai. Yes, i realize that in most cases these spears would not be thrown. That's why i agree with you and would be more inclined to go with a hardwood. I would image that when fighting with a spear the shaft would need to be tough enough to take some pretty good wacks. Is there any particular hardwood that you would suggest? Of course hardwoods, especially exotic ones, don't seem to come cheap and i don't know if anyone sells them in 6 foot poles with a half inch diameter.