Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Lombok long-knife or short pedang?

Athanase · 16th July 2017, 06:54 PM

Hello

I had seen for a long time on the internet or at the antique shops this style of lombok handle but never fixed on their blade. I'm glad I finally managed to find a complete set.
The sheath is made of wood covered with brass repoussé.
The buffalo horn handle with silver-colored metal base (or low grade silver?)
The blade doesn't have a pamor, it is 32cm long, 4mm thick at the base and 3,4cm wide.
I think it dates from the first half of the 20th century but I have no proof. Just a feeling due to the patina.

But it is his short pedang or long knife?

At the same vendor there was a 15cm longer model but with a more round and simple handle. Unfortunately I did not have enough money for both ...

What is the name of this weapon?

Thank you for your help.

16th July 2017, 06:54 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 405	Lombok long-knife or short pedang? Hello I had seen for a long time on the internet or at the antique shops this style of lombok handle but never fixed on their blade. I'm glad I finally managed to find a complete set. The sheath is made of wood covered with brass repoussé. The buffalo horn handle with silver-colored metal base (or low grade silver?) The blade doesn't have a pamor, it is 32cm long, 4mm thick at the base and 3,4cm wide. I think it dates from the first half of the 20th century but I have no proof. Just a feeling due to the patina. But it is his short pedang or long knife? At the same vendor there was a 15cm longer model but with a more round and simple handle. Unfortunately I did not have enough money for both ... What is the name of this weapon? Thank you for your help. Attached Images