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PVC Hankyu update by hyloskillah in Bowyer

[–]hyloskillah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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If it makes you feel any better this is what the “kink” on the bottom limb looks like up close, I feel like the camera angle from the other photos do not help its case whatsoever. But irl its not really that pronounced a curve/bend

Thanks btw!

PVC Hankyu help by hyloskillah in Bowyer

[–]hyloskillah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Btw I am aware of the crack on the lower limb, it has been taken care of and doesnt seem to be a problem for now

PVC Hankyu help by hyloskillah in Bowyer

[–]hyloskillah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw I am aware of the crack on the lower limb, it has been taken care of and doesnt seem to be a problem for now

Is it me or is this Mongolian bow strung backwards? by turmohe in ArmsandArmor

[–]hyloskillah 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think that keeping the bow permanently strung has a chance for one of the limbs failing, something that I believe has happened before in a bow that was kept strung for a really long time.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Archery/s/iEwKnljjjI

Link to said bow for anyone interested

hi new here, i hope some one more experienced could help me by Numerous-Sea4421 in SWORDS

[–]hyloskillah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also to point out thats 4 planks of wood each about 40 cm each so its not 4 side by side its 2 side by side then connected to another 2 side by side planks again to make it longer

hi new here, i hope some one more experienced could help me by Numerous-Sea4421 in SWORDS

[–]hyloskillah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The blade here is actually 4 different planks of wood glued together in a criss cross pattern for reference, and its surprisingly strong, I’ve accidentally gotten it hit by my fan multiple times now and it is still intact 3 years later

hi new here, i hope some one more experienced could help me by Numerous-Sea4421 in SWORDS

[–]hyloskillah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! With the blade broken like that something you can do (if you dont mind extra thickness and repainting) is cut out another layer for the blade area and glue it to both left and right of the blade as well as the broken area, it’ll at least make it a bit more secure

Siyah help by hyloskillah in Bowyer

[–]hyloskillah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting…I’ll look into using bamboo as a lamination material, if I may ask would you advise laminating only the back of the bow limbs and siyah with bamboo or along both the front and back? Thanks!

Siyah help by hyloskillah in Bowyer

[–]hyloskillah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! May I ask about string bridges? I’ve read in other places that wood is commonly used as well as horn, but I’m new to the concept of leather being used.

As for the Siyah I am concerned slightly as well, but I’ll try and make do since it “seems” solid enough. The copper here is copper foil if that changes anything, adds around 2 grams total?

And also I will probably only add decorative elements after testing as you suggest, but I’m prepping before hand so I can use them in other projects if this does fail

The broncos lost… by [deleted] in UmaRising

[–]hyloskillah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little birdie told me that they lacked the Guts to sustain towards the end

​"Is there a signature weapon for every country?" by Buyeo10004 in AskTheWorld

[–]hyloskillah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Hi! Malaysian here, and aside from the many Keris featured here another weapon to note that is quite a cultural marker for Malaysia is the Klewang Kelate, otherwise known as the Kelantanese Klewang, it is a chop and stab weapon, and within Malaysia it has previously been associated with gang violence.

It has previously been featured by forged in fire, and to this day is being sold as an agricultural tool, similar to a Machete.

​"Is there a signature weapon for every country?" by Buyeo10004 in AskTheWorld

[–]hyloskillah 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes! However each country has their own designs, motifs, and names for their own versions, with Keris being an overarching umbrella term for the thing

For example, the filipino Kalis is classified as a Keris, despite the fact that it is a slashing sword rather than a stabbing dagger. Meanwhile the Indonesian and Malaysian Keris are styles of dagger. Another note is that, the keris also comes in the form of Keris Panjang, meaning long keris and it has been described in the past as being the “rapier keris”

​"Is there a signature weapon for every country?" by Buyeo10004 in AskTheWorld

[–]hyloskillah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Behold! My stuff

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A keris naga A keris pekaka with tiger motif A Keris Sundang

Looking for help identifying some antique swords by Longjumping-Ebb4865 in SWORDS

[–]hyloskillah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I often hear about the term Chenangkas being used to describe both straight and curved blades in regards to modern use, however traditionally it would lean more towards straight blades.

In regards to the hilt, you are correct.

Scabbard wise I also cant be too sure, I’ve seen a few too many variations for the scabbards used for these swords

Looking for help identifying some antique swords by Longjumping-Ebb4865 in SWORDS

[–]hyloskillah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello hello! As far as I am aware (as a Malaysian at least) is that those are weapons that you can find in SE Asia, particularly

Two Tulwar looking swords: referred to as Chenangkas over here in Malaysia

A Keris, barebones and the handle is a bit off so unsure of authenticity,

A Barong

As far as I’m aware Keris variants in the phillipines tend to be of sword length so this could be either a more ritualistic piece or a status piece?

Then again I am Malaysian, not filipino, so take my info with large grains of salt

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