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Sajen
28th February 2013, 11:31 PM
This one just ended by ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Nice-19th-C-Indonesian-Malaysian-Silver-mtd-Knife-w-Desirable-H0rn-Grip-/221188987806?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=8uUMOTCpjQnnPm3K3I0%252B8Hd5M6A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I was outbid but think that the happy winner have get it for a very very good price, hopefully someone from the forum.
I think that it is a Batak sword but frankly said I never have seen something similar before. I would like to know if someone is able to enlighten me.
Sajen
28th February 2013, 11:32 PM
some more pictures.
kai
1st March 2013, 08:00 AM
Hello Detlef,
I think that it is a Batak sword but frankly said I never have seen something similar before.
Sure, Batak: Pakpak tribe. Nice knife with blade in ladingin shape; need to check where I saw a similar hilt - will try to post a pic.
Regards,
Kai
T. Koch
1st March 2013, 11:54 AM
Hi Detlef!
Killer sword bro - I love the hilt and fittings! The blade (lading, as kai says) and especially scabbard says Batak to me too, although I haven't seen a similar hilt in my (rather diminutive) collection of material on the Batak. Most often, I've seen the lading with a Babah Buya hilt. Love the color and structure of the horn - and is that a very cool native repair we see on the ridge?
I have no doubt that kai will be back with a photo of a match. ;)
Hope you have a great weekend guys, - Thor
T. Koch
1st March 2013, 12:00 PM
...just clicked on the link and saw the price - holy crap that was cheap! Hope it went to someone around here? :)
Maurice
1st March 2013, 12:13 PM
Very nice sword!
A pity you got outbid on this one...
I think the blade is a typicall amanremu blade.
Maurice
asomotif
1st March 2013, 12:21 PM
Nice sword.
The hilt makes me think of lopah petawaran hilts. although the cutting edge in reversed on them.
The end cap of the hilt is a repair. Wonder if the shape and length of this cap is original, or was it longer, as with the Lopah Petwaran handles :shrug:
can we call this a "hulu paroh blesekan" ?
Best regards,
Willem
kai
1st March 2013, 10:00 PM
Hello Thor,
and is that a very cool native repair we see on the ridge?
I believe that the seller is correct that there was a metal (probably silver) piece attached (with 2 brass pins) which is now missing.
I have no doubt that kai will be back with a photo of a match.
Don't hold your breath though - I seem to remember seing something like this hilt but my active memory still refuses to give a hint... ;)
Regards,
Kai
kai
1st March 2013, 10:09 PM
Hello Maurice,
I think the blade is a typicall amanremu blade.
Yes, very similar. Some ladingin also come with this type of blade.
Note that this is small (blade 11.5 inches = 29 cm) - should handle more like a knife rather than a sword.
Regards,
Kai
kai
1st March 2013, 10:19 PM
Hello Willem,
The end cap of the hilt is a repair. Wonder if the shape and length of this cap is original, or was it longer, as with the Lopah Petwaran handles :shrug:
What hints do you see for a later repair? From the pics, I believe this could be en suite with the ferrule.
The hilt makes me think of lopah petawaran hilts. although the cutting edge in reversed on them.
can we call this a "hulu paroh blesekan" ?
Given the multitude of names for hilts from many of the ethnic groups all over N Sumatra, I'd guess that this quite distinct hilt did have a special name, too.
It seems quite possible that all these hilts with long protrusions developed from a common base/idea though!
Regards,
Kai
asomotif
1st March 2013, 10:49 PM
What hints do you see for a later repair? From the pics, I believe this could be en suite with the ferrule.
Hello Kai,
Please check this picture.
There is definately a difference in the silverwire pattern, as well as the refinement of this silverwork.
Maurice
1st March 2013, 11:04 PM
Note that this is small (blade 11.5 inches = 29 cm) - should handle more like a knife rather than a sword.
Haha missed that! Would be a very tiny amanremu blade than..
Regards,
Maurice
Sajen
3rd March 2013, 09:52 PM
Thank you all for comment! :)
I am also haven't seen that it is so small! :D
Battara
4th March 2013, 12:27 AM
Ok I just handled this piece this weekend here at the Louisville show. IT is a nice piece but small - more of a dagger size, not a sword.
Almost bought it, but bought other stuff at the show.........
VVV
4th March 2013, 09:12 AM
I have my doubts: there are no other hilts like this found in any reference works; the blade is much smaller than usual; it was originally sold by a Sumatran dealer who seems to "renovate" old blades now and then.
Michael
asomotif
4th March 2013, 11:42 PM
[QUOTE=VVV it was originally sold by a Sumatran dealer who seems to "renovate" old blades now and then.
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Yes, my great fear.
When offered from a suspicious seller, your are warned.
But when it shows up in a different setting, your are less careful and hope to have found a rare variation.... :shrug: :( :mad:
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