Moro Spear

Robert · 18th April 2013, 12:40 AM

Well, I hate to keep bragging on her but my wonderful wife has surprised me again with a late birthday present of this very nice Moro Budiak Spear. It has a rattan shaft and a total length of 76-3/4 inches with the head measuring 17 inches. It is raining again here but I can show some of the sellers photos hopefully for your enjoyment and comments.

Best,
Robert

kai · 18th April 2013, 01:17 AM

Congrats on both, Robert!

Kai

David · 18th April 2013, 06:00 AM

Dang Robert, could we trade wives sometime around my next birthday...

VVV · 18th April 2013, 06:52 AM

A perfect gift!!!
My birthday is in September...

Michael

CharlesS · 18th April 2013, 12:02 PM

Very nice. I really like that braided sleeve!

Robert · 18th April 2013, 04:44 PM

Thank you all for your kind replies. As for the wife, there will be no trades, loans or "gifting of" considered, you will have to find your own.

I am at this point now positive that she prefers Moro pieces over my own preferences as all items (save one, a spear from Laos) that she has presented to me have been Moro.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 20th April 2013, 02:51 AM

Nice budiak. What is the braided material? Have you etched the blade yet?

Robert · 23rd April 2013, 08:42 AM

Hello Jose, The braiding seems to be made of very finely woven rattan. As for etching, I haven't as yet done more than wipe the blade with oil. With the fine patina that it has acquired over the years I am finding it had to do much more than that.

Best,
Robert

Robert · 23rd April 2013, 09:31 PM

I've got a question on this type of Moro spear, are the ones with the chiseled center panel (like the one shown above) the only ones that are referred to as being a budiak or are the ones with the same blade style but missing the center panel also considered a budiak??

Best,
Robert

Battara · 24th April 2013, 12:06 AM

My understanding at present is that the term "budiak" means "spear" (not sure of dialect) and is not a type of spear, although some might argue the point.

18th April 2013, 12:40 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Moro Spear Well, I hate to keep bragging on her but my wonderful wife has surprised me again with a late birthday present of this very nice Moro Budiak Spear. It has a rattan shaft and a total length of 76-3/4 inches with the head measuring 17 inches. It is raining again here but I can show some of the sellers photos hopefully for your enjoyment and comments. Best, Robert Attached Images

18th April 2013, 01:17 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	Congrats on both, Robert! Kai

18th April 2013, 06:00 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,025	Dang Robert, could we trade wives sometime around my next birthday...

18th April 2013, 06:52 AM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	A perfect gift!!! My birthday is in September... Michael

18th April 2013, 12:02 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Very nice. I really like that braided sleeve!

18th April 2013, 04:44 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Thank you all for your kind replies. As for the wife, there will be no trades, loans or "gifting of" considered, you will have to find your own. I am at this point now positive that she prefers Moro pieces over my own preferences as all items (save one, a spear from Laos) that she has presented to me have been Moro. Best, Robert

20th April 2013, 02:51 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Nice budiak. What is the braided material? Have you etched the blade yet?

23rd April 2013, 08:42 AM	#8
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Jose, The braiding seems to be made of very finely woven rattan. As for etching, I haven't as yet done more than wipe the blade with oil. With the fine patina that it has acquired over the years I am finding it had to do much more than that. Best, Robert

23rd April 2013, 09:31 PM	#9
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I've got a question on this type of Moro spear, are the ones with the chiseled center panel (like the one shown above) the only ones that are referred to as being a budiak or are the ones with the same blade style but missing the center panel also considered a budiak?? Best, Robert

24th April 2013, 12:06 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	My understanding at present is that the term "budiak" means "spear" (not sure of dialect) and is not a type of spear, although some might argue the point.