Unusual Pedang with Turkish twistcore blade
This one has a number of unusual features. Overall, the form is pedang but the hilt is atypical as it appears classic Bali or Lombok. The second unusual feature is the blade. It is an imported Turkish Yataghan blade which sports a nice 5 row twistcore. The ensemble has been together a very long time. I am aware of one other Turkish yataghan blade in Indonesian mounts. I am curious about the Indonesian/Turkey connection, if any. And also the unusual hilt.
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