Old fighting barung -- pre-1900

Ian · 22nd April 2006, 07:38 PM

This old warrior has a nice laminated blade with several edge knicks from serious use. Etching reveals a hardened inserted edge in the cutting zone. Blade is shorter than many 20th C. examples and remains very sharp. Hilt comprises a simple silver punto and an old dark banati wood cap carved as a "minimal" kakatua. No chips to the kakatua, which is a very nice piece of striped banati. This particular form of kakatua is somewhat uncommon. Hilt has some fine age cracks, but is firm. No scabbard.

OAL: 20 1/8 inches
Blade: 13 3/8 inches
Hilt: 6 3/4 inches

Asking $245 plus SHI.

Ian.

Ian · 24th April 2006, 08:19 PM

The barung has been sold.

Andrew · 25th April 2006, 12:35 AM

*Gasp* An edged weapon has escaped the Greaves' collection black hole!

Rick · 25th April 2006, 03:48 AM

Someone got a deal !
It should have been you Dha Boy !

Andrew · 25th April 2006, 05:02 AM

lol. You don't really want me taking an interest in that stuff, do you?

Rick · 25th April 2006, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

lol. You don't really want me taking an interest in that stuff, do you?

Andrew called the weapons we collect STUFF !!
I have never been so insulted !

Dha snobs ........

I tell ya ...... I never ...

Ian · 25th April 2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

*Gasp* An edged weapon has escaped the Greaves' collection black hole!

Yep. I opened the vault and let a couple of good pieces loose. More coming in the next few weeks, so stay tuned -- might even be a dha or two.

Gotta pay some legal fees -- those attorneys don't come cheap, don't ya know.

Ian · 25th April 2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Andrew called the weapons we collect STUFF !!
I have never been so insulted !

Dha snobs ........

I tell ya ...... I never ...

Now, Rick, Andrew is a dhafioso, and we need to be patient and make allowances for those who have been smitten by the charms of the dha. I've been there. Dha are like beautiful women, they demand our exclusive attention! But us older guys, perhaps less seduced by a single variety, can appreciate many other forms of beauty as well.

Ian.

22nd April 2006, 07:38 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,029	Old fighting barung -- pre-1900 This old warrior has a nice laminated blade with several edge knicks from serious use. Etching reveals a hardened inserted edge in the cutting zone. Blade is shorter than many 20th C. examples and remains very sharp. Hilt comprises a simple silver punto and an old dark banati wood cap carved as a "minimal" kakatua. No chips to the kakatua, which is a very nice piece of striped banati. This particular form of kakatua is somewhat uncommon. Hilt has some fine age cracks, but is firm. No scabbard. OAL: 20 1/8 inches Blade: 13 3/8 inches Hilt: 6 3/4 inches Asking $245 plus SHI. Ian. Attached Images

25th April 2006, 03:48 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	LOLZ !! Someone got a deal ! It should have been you Dha Boy !

24th April 2006, 08:19 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,029	The barung has been sold.

25th April 2006, 12:35 AM	#3
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Gasp An edged weapon has escaped the Greaves' collection black hole!

25th April 2006, 05:02 AM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	lol. You don't really want me taking an interest in that stuff, do you?