Indonesian spear with brass blade

[Battara]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Comparative hardness of bronze & brass depends upon the alloys used, however, as a general guide, brass tests at Rockwell 55, bronze at Rockwell 42

Alan thank you. That's been my experience that bronze is softer than brass, and brass is more brittle than bronze. That's why you see more bronze cannons vs brass ones for centuries.

I wonder if the use of brass is similar for Indonesians as it is for Philippine weapons - talismanic and for warding off evil spirits.