[DaveA]

Hello All,

Here is the first of a couple of pieces I recently picked up. I seem to be attracted to blurry pictures and/or odd descriptions -- taking a chance. This one looked familiar but I have not seen a pommel like this before.

Total length = 24" , blade 18 ¾"

Ganja: Intact, tight against blade, may or may not be separate (requires more cleaning), curved not straight.

Blade: Very sharp on both sides, slight diamond cross section extending all the way to the tip. Many scratches and old rust (now mostly cleaned off). As I begin to polish I see the faint lines of lamination but until I'm farther along with cleaning I will make no claims. Curves of blade are definitely forged, not cut

There are signs of two asang-asang on the blade but now missing.

The blade is very secure in the hilt. It looks to have been re-secured in the old interior wood of the hilt with a clear-ish gum like substance.

Pommel: Horse-hoof shape with octagonal shape, each face faced with decorative brass in floral pattern cut through. Pommel end itself is quite beautiful with an intricate pattern in brass, also octagonal in shape.

Hilt is two layers of braided wire, looking like copper to my eye, the inner layer braided tightly and completely covering the grip and the outer layer forming a ladder-like design. Very intricate.

Impressive and comfortable to hold. Very well balanced.

What do I have here?

Thank you in advance for your comments.

Best Regards,

Dave A.