Twist core budiak

Sajen · 30th October 2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

BTW.......
Did I mention how much I hate eBay's new picture system ?

You are not alone!

Sajen · 30th October 2009, 09:11 PM

Nice Budiak, ok it's pitted and cleaned but nice. But also expensive.

sajen

Rick · 31st October 2009, 01:36 AM

My impression also Sajen .

A. G. Maisey · 31st October 2009, 02:05 AM

Does this type of spear always have such a short tang?

What is the method of use?

Rick · 31st October 2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Does this type of spear always have such a short tang?

What is the method of use?

Yes, for the most part .

I think for spears of this quality stabbing and thrusting .
Pictures of simulated combat in this thread .
Lots of Budiaks shown .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=budiak

IIRC Spunjer has an example with a thumb rest right up near the ferrule .

Battara · 31st October 2009, 06:02 PM

IT is more a lance than a throwing spear.

A. G. Maisey · 31st October 2009, 08:19 PM

Andrew, I will not go so far as to say I hate Ebay. In fact, I have very little to do with Ebay. However, I will say that there are elements of the Ebay experience that I distinctly dislike.

On the design of this spear head.

To my limited understanding this tang is faulty design.

A spear head that is intended for thrusting should have a tang of sufficient length to allow it to withstand the transverse forces of human body weight. You can see this design feature in spear heads from Jawa and Bali, and also in some European spear heads.

Also, a spear head of this size would require a very big, strong man to use it. Think Big Arni body type.

Considering the superb craftsmanship found in this spear head I am inclined to think it may have been created as a display piece, either purely for display, or for some ceremonial purpose.

30th October 2009, 09:11 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Nice Budiak, ok it's pitted and cleaned but nice. But also expensive. sajen

31st October 2009, 01:36 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	My impression also Sajen .

31st October 2009, 02:05 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Does this type of spear always have such a short tang? What is the method of use?

31st October 2009, 06:02 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	IT is more a lance than a throwing spear.

31st October 2009, 08:19 PM	#7
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	Andrew, I will not go so far as to say I hate Ebay. In fact, I have very little to do with Ebay. However, I will say that there are elements of the Ebay experience that I distinctly dislike. On the design of this spear head. To my limited understanding this tang is faulty design. A spear head that is intended for thrusting should have a tang of sufficient length to allow it to withstand the transverse forces of human body weight. You can see this design feature in spear heads from Jawa and Bali, and also in some European spear heads. Also, a spear head of this size would require a very big, strong man to use it. Think Big Arni body type. Considering the superb craftsmanship found in this spear head I am inclined to think it may have been created as a display piece, either purely for display, or for some ceremonial purpose.