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CharlesS · 29th August 2009, 04:31 PM

This is a 19th Century piso podang sword with a very interesting blade that almost seems to be a marriage of a dha blade shape and mandau style fullering. The fullers are very crisp. There is stylized floral motif cartouche towards the forte embraced by the tapering fullers. The motif almost reminds me of paisley.

I've never seen one remotely similar, blade-wise, and would love to see other examples of this style if forum members would be willing to share pics.

29th August 2009, 04:31 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	A Piso Podang With An Unusual Blade This is a 19th Century piso podang sword with a very interesting blade that almost seems to be a marriage of a dha blade shape and mandau style fullering. The fullers are very crisp. There is stylized floral motif cartouche towards the forte embraced by the tapering fullers. The motif almost reminds me of paisley. I've never seen one remotely similar, blade-wise, and would love to see other examples of this style if forum members would be willing to share pics. Attached Images