Thanks everyone for your kind comments and a positive confirmation that it is indeed a Parang Sadap
Nice analogy Ariel, just jog my memory if you would, what did position 54 entail?
Does anyone know how this weapon originated? agriculture perhaps I cant think of anything else. The Parang Latok and the Parang Pandat war sword also have the angled hilt and seem peculiar to this region. Thanks again for your replies they are much appreciated.
Regards
Miguel