PARANG FROM BORNEO?

[carlos]

I JUST WIN THIS KNIFE IN EBAY, THE SELLER TOLD THAT IS FROM BORNEO, WHAT ARE YOUR OPINION? IS MADE FOR TOURIST OR IS ANTIQUE?. WHEN I RECEICED I ´LL PUT MORE PICTURES.Total length in the scabbard 42.5cm, blade 30cm, handle 10cm.
THANKS
CARLOS

[Flavio]

Very nice!! Congrats :)

[Henk]

Certainly not for tourists!!!
Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang.

Nice find!

[Lew]

Nice very nice :)


Lew

[asomotif]

If you have any doubts, i am sure other forummembers will be happy to help you get rid of it again. ;)

[Alam Shah]

Certainly not for tourists!!!
Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang.

Nice find!I agree with Henk, a Sumatran parang, with a carabao (kerbau), horn ferrule, which had splitted. ;)

[carlos]

THANKS FOR ALL !!! THE SWORD ARRIVED TODAY, SUPER FAST SHIPMENT!!! I TAKE NEW PICTURES.
THANKS
CARLOS

[Flavio]

Again, verrrry nice :D

[kai]

Hello Carlos,

I think the blade would benefit from a light etch with vinegar or pineapple juice - please post pics if you decide to do so!

Regards,
Kai