Is this a Ladieng ? [Archive] - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

RhysMichael

30th August 2007, 11:53 PM

Is this a Ladieng ? It looks to have a pattern in the metal that could be brough out by cleaning then etching but the picture is poor. I hope to post better ones soon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/RhysMicheal/DSCF1259B.jpg

VVV

31st August 2007, 07:02 AM

John,

I would call it that. But Ladieng is a wider classification for Sumatran blades than the one in van Z according to my understanding.

Michael

kai

31st August 2007, 08:19 AM

Congrats, John - seems to be a nice piece! I'm looking forward to seeing it cleaned & stained.

The hilt is a bit more angled than in many Ladieng. I'd be interested to hear how it handles once you receive it.

Seems to be a long example. What's the length of the blade only?

Regards,
Kai