Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Nirghosa
For comparison:
http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1991
I have some training with this item and my teacher did learn it in Sumatra.
Ours also has the backcut tip/spine and there are movements that capitalize on this design aspect. |
Hi Nirghosa,
I have a few karo kalasans in my collection.
In my opinion this blade is quite different.
It does not have the S shape of the blade.
It does have more a blade similair to that of the andar andar. Slightly broader at the point and double edged.
It does not have the typical characteristics of a Batak blade near the handle though - instead it has a keris like feature that is also sometimes seen on pedangs from Sumatra.
Regards, Erik