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VVV · 27th January 2006, 09:48 AM

I was also watching that sword and even recieved some close up pictures.

At first I thought it was a Parang Nabur but the sheath really made me hesitate.
I have seen several variations of Naburs but never with a sheath like that.
The sheats of the 50+ Naburs I have documented all have a round end and several horisontal bands.
Also the "hook" on the blade, close to the guard, looks a bit strange compared to the "regular" Nabur hook variations (if any)?

Is there any possibility that it could be some other kind of sabre from another region?

Michael

27th January 2006, 09:48 AM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I was also watching that sword and even recieved some close up pictures. At first I thought it was a Parang Nabur but the sheath really made me hesitate. I have seen several variations of Naburs but never with a sheath like that. The sheats of the 50+ Naburs I have documented all have a round end and several horisontal bands. Also the "hook" on the blade, close to the guard, looks a bit strange compared to the "regular" Nabur hook variations (if any)? Is there any possibility that it could be some other kind of sabre from another region? Michael Last edited by VVV; 27th January 2006 at 10:04 AM.