HI Indonesia Sword DOD for 4/19 - a few thoughts and pics....

[HairahSitna]

First some pics:

This sword far exceeded the high expectations I already had from seeing the smallish pics Auntie posted. A true work of art in blade, handle, and scabbard. Even the hilt is detailed like the blade. The handiwork by Rajkumar is again wondrous to admire.:thumbup:
It is also immediately noticeable upon picking it up that this is a very serious hacking type of weapon. The balance point is a full 4 & 1/2 inches from the hilt, with a long enough handle at 8 inches to allow you use a 1 or 2 handed grip very effectively to swing it with full force.
Sorry no pics of me chopping up stuff with this beauty. I can't bring myself to do it yet, she is too pretty to mar up the blade. Zombiebrainz might the first thing this blade tastes besides mineral oil.

 

[snow and steel]

nice!

 

[b.c.molin]

As can be seen from the DOTD photo of my sword, the only one I have, there are Indonesian Swords and then then there is your Indonesian Sword, HairahSitna!

Congratulations on the most good looking Indo Sword I think HI has made ... and that scabbard has to be seen to be believed! :thumbup:

These are the details of mine from its DOTD thread:

HI INDONESAIN SWORD BY SHER THE (TIGER)

Overall length --27 5/8''
Weight -- 48 oz
Spine thickness --3/8''
Steel guard
Chiruwa style satisal wood handle
Brass bolster and tip
Standard leather scabbard

I do not blame you for wanting to keep yours unmarked, it really would be a shame to damage such a beauty.

At 3 pounds, getting mine moving takes effort but once underway, it feels if little could stop it. Stopping it 'following-on' in a full swing is a challenge for me.

If I had one which weighed about 28ounces I would not ever use a machette again.

But would you believe that the circumference of the grip is the smallest of all my HI swords, it is 3-5/8ths inches (95mm) and is able to be gripped with one or both hands.

Thanks for you excellent photographs and impressions. :thumbup:

bruce

 

[Joekido]

HairahSitna that is one fine looking sword...you have quite a score there...plus you also have excellent sharking abilities...

Great work with the pic's also...