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					Originally Posted by  Gavin Nugent
					 
				 
				My understanding from Malaysian colleagues is that it is purely the hulu shape that is the defining factor vs regional or status material flair. 
Do you not consider 4 of Detlef's as Pepper Crusher hulu? I'd certainly consider #3 & 4 in this this image as Tumbuk Lada.
 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...0Tumbuk%20Lada.  
			
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 3... definitely classic tumbuk lada (you must notice the slightly different scabbard as well).
4... I would call "sewar"... a rather classic one in my eyes.