Bagobo Twist Core Bolo with New Scabbard

Robert · 5th December 2009, 11:46 PM

Hello Jose and thank you for posting the picture of the hilt, it is an absolute beauty. I do not remember if I have ever ask before but are these done by the lost wax method or some other way and is the material used on this brass, bronze or something else? Again, thanks for sharing.

Robert

Battara · 6th December 2009, 01:59 AM

Yes Kisak, the color difference is in fact due to tempering.

Robert, they used a lost wax method and then stamped with tools.

Dimasalang · 6th December 2009, 02:58 AM

Wow!

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Gavin Nugent · 6th December 2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimasalang

Wow!

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I agree, you have done a fantastic job and the blade is something else. A wonderful example

Best

Gav

Ferguson · 6th December 2009, 10:33 AM

Jose,
Everything about that piece is top notch, and just stunning. Great piece to work with, and excellent restoration!
Steve

G. McCormack · 6th December 2009, 07:51 PM

Wow! Gorgeous piece! I'm sure fitting that brass guard piece to the burled wood hilt would have been a bear!
Small correction:

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Originally Posted by Battara

Yes Kisak, the color difference is in fact due to tempering.

Robert, they used a lost wax method and then stamped with tools.

Color difference is due etch which reveals evidence of the microstructure which results from carbon content and cooling gradient upon quenching as a result of differences in cross sectional thickness.

Scabbard looks great too!

mross · 7th December 2009, 03:52 PM

Jose,
I liked this piece when you posted it for me on the other thread. I have to say it changed my opinion of Bagabo workmanship, up until this piece their craft seemed crude in comparisome to other tribes. But this piece wow.

migueldiaz · 8th December 2009, 12:45 AM

battara, what can i say that has not already been said? nice puppy all right!

Battara · 14th December 2009, 10:34 PM

Got a question: would the blade structure be considered "turkish ribbon?"

Battara · 15th December 2009, 11:51 PM

Just found out that according to Rsword turkish ribbon is the same as twist core.

P.Abrera · 23rd December 2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Got a question: would the blade structure be considered "turkish ribbon?"

The only difference in specific terms might be that a twist core has edge material (not neccesarily twisted) surrounding the,er, twisted core. In my understanding, the "turkish ribbon" part is the multiple rods of twisted material welded together to form a larger whole.

What's in a name...Construction and manufacture techniques would be pretty much the same thing.

Beautiful weapon!

14th December 2009, 10:34 PM	#9
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5th December 2009, 11:46 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Jose and thank you for posting the picture of the hilt, it is an absolute beauty. I do not remember if I have ever ask before but are these done by the lost wax method or some other way and is the material used on this brass, bronze or something else? Again, thanks for sharing. Robert

6th December 2009, 01:59 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	Yes Kisak, the color difference is in fact due to tempering. Robert, they used a lost wax method and then stamped with tools.

6th December 2009, 02:58 AM	#3
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Wow! That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

6th December 2009, 10:33 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Jose, Everything about that piece is top notch, and just stunning. Great piece to work with, and excellent restoration! Steve

7th December 2009, 03:52 PM	#7
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Jose, I liked this piece when you posted it for me on the other thread. I have to say it changed my opinion of Bagabo workmanship, up until this piece their craft seemed crude in comparisome to other tribes. But this piece wow.

8th December 2009, 12:45 AM	#8
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	battara, what can i say that has not already been said? nice puppy all right!

15th December 2009, 11:51 PM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	Just found out that according to Rsword turkish ribbon is the same as twist core.