Tajong for viewing pleasure and comments !

[BluErf]

Originally Posted by mykeris

Thanks for all your comments. Through close magnifying, the hilt looks to me so natural to show that the nose is not a replacement. However, it looks so odd when the carving stops unfinished and thats raised many questions. Probably, its a trend or the carver's trade mark or etc...Bluerf, you raised strong points and you are so observant, keep it up friend, ...I always overlooked on details.

As for the blade, I totally agree with Alan but will leave it to the Universe to decide. p/s: I will be posting another one for your viewing pleasure. Regards, Mykeris.

Hi Mykeris,

The tajong hilt's nose has a metal sleeve? It seems so from the last 2 pics you have posted. I can't tell whether the nose is a replacement for sure, but just do note that sometimes, some of these old repairs are so perfectly fitted, that one can hardly notice! But of course, I'm not doubting your observation, especially with the aid of a magnifying glass.

[BluErf]

Oh wait a minute, its a different tajong you're showing us. This one's rougher compared to the 1st one you showed us.

[David]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Oh wait a minute, its a different tajong you're showing us. This one's rougher compared to the 1st one you showed us.

Yes, thank you Kai Wee, it was driving me crazy trying to figure it out. Mykeris, i don't understand why you did this. It has only caused confusion as i think most people assumed you were just showing more close-ups of the original tajong.