Here's another couple I could put my hands on. I've got a few more around somewhere, but they're on kerises I think, and too difficult to find.
Actually the name of this hilt form is "cekah solas" :- cekah = a thick slice; solas = eleven (Balinese).
The strict form of the hilt has eleven cuts, five on each side, and one in its front. Also called cekah redut --- don't know what "redut" means.
In the old days they were considered to be a hilt for soldier, or a pendekar.
Last edited by A. G. Maisey; 28th July 2009 at 08:47 AM.
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