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Ferguson · 3rd March 2008, 02:21 AM

Hi folks,
Picked up this "machete" from Ebay. It's a very simple working blade. Horn hilt.
I'm guessing Aceh, Sumatra? According to a search on the forum, the hilt is Hulu tapa guda, common form? Any enlightenment welcomed.

Thanks,
Steve

3rd March 2008, 02:21 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	A klewang? Hi folks, Picked up this "machete" from Ebay. It's a very simple working blade. Horn hilt. I'm guessing Aceh, Sumatra? According to a search on the forum, the hilt is Hulu tapa guda, common form? Any enlightenment welcomed. Thanks, Steve