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5th September 2018, 05:42 PM | #1 | |
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When you get it (assuming I read this right) I am very curious about its balance or if the blade used a more extreme distal taper than normal to pull back its balance point to something reasonable. |
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6th September 2018, 10:45 AM | #2 | |
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It got a couple of damages on the cutting edge and the point, it clearly has seen intense combat. Definitely no representation sword. Roland |
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12th September 2018, 08:06 AM | #3 | |
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The blade without the hilt is 68.5cm or 27" long and with 1060 grams very heavy. The thicknes at the handguard is 8mm and at the point 4mm. The width at the handguard is 2cm and 5.5cm at the widest point. The point of balance is around 24cm away from the handguard. Together with the weight of 1060 grams and without a compensating pommel this leads to a very heavy feeling. This is a blade designed for one decisive blow. The cutting edge is still extremely sharp, this sword is able destroy everything, smaller swords, spears, shields and their owners. The cutting edge is full of tiny damages and some deeper nicks caused by other swords. The forging pattern looks very promising. As far as I can see now, it is a very fine laminated sword with a beautiful pattern. The owner of this sword must had been very strong and tall, otherwise this sword cannot be controlled. The head became almost black after oiling. With its fresh polished silver eyes the head looks almost hypnotic. This is a nice application of psychological war fare. The head with its glowing eyes will attract the opponents concentration at least a little bit, since the brain is "programed" to recognize human faces. In my opinion the monster head is a mixture of a human head and a snake, probably a cobra. Roland Last edited by Roland_M; 12th September 2018 at 12:20 PM. |
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12th September 2018, 09:55 AM | #4 |
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Hi Roland,
I am curious to see it in person by my next visit. BTW, the monster head is called Bakunawa. Best regards, Detlef |
12th September 2018, 04:30 PM | #5 |
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The difference in lighting and contrast really changed the characteristics of that pommel face, it went from smiling to a malevolent grin.
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14th September 2018, 07:49 PM | #6 |
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Here is a picture of a similar piece (letter A) alongside other Visayan pieces for size comparison.
Picture comes from Migueldiaz. |
15th September 2018, 04:18 PM | #7 | |
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I started immediately to grind and polish my Tenegre and 2/3 of the backside are already grinded. The steel is of outstanding quality, very well laminated, tough, hard and difficult to grind manually. Corrosion and pitting are very even spread and this is always a very good sign. It is also ever and ever again fascinating, that a grinded blade looks much bigger than in corroded condition. My sword saw very intense combat and the warrior who owned it, was surely a famous one. It took a man like Dan Inosanto to control this sword. This sword is ideal to open a gap in enemys lines, like the European Bidenhander. It is impressive in every detail, the hilt, the weight, the balance, the sharpness and quality of craftmanship. Perhaps I will make some pictures for the forum when it is done, in a few weeks of constantly working. Roland |
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15th September 2018, 11:16 PM | #8 | |
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I study Filipino martial arts and I've had the pleasure of attending Guro Dan Inosanto's seminars a few times; he comes to my school twice a year. The man is amazing. Though in his 80s, he often moves faster than my eyes can see. That said, he is a rather short and slender man. While I have no doubt he could something like this, he might still opt for something smaller. Or he might not. Who knows. Either way, I hope I'm on his side ;-) Have fun, Leif |
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