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CharlesS · 27th September 2006, 12:41 PM

A nice Sumatran parang, but I don't think it's Batak.

Is the patination of the scabbard consistent with the hilt??

There is a market for remade scabbards(new wood with original or new fittings) in Sumatra to complete old swords. I am seeing this especially as add-ons to nice old sekins. Knowing where this parang came from I think that may very well be what you have here, an older sword with later scabbard, or at least the wood and bone is later. Still, tastefully done, and far better than a 'nakeeed' blade!

Nice piece!

27th September 2006, 12:41 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	A nice Sumatran parang, but I don't think it's Batak. Is the patination of the scabbard consistent with the hilt?? There is a market for remade scabbards(new wood with original or new fittings) in Sumatra to complete old swords. I am seeing this especially as add-ons to nice old sekins. Knowing where this parang came from I think that may very well be what you have here, an older sword with later scabbard, or at least the wood and bone is later. Still, tastefully done, and far better than a 'nakeeed' blade! Nice piece! Last edited by CharlesS; 27th September 2006 at 12:48 PM. Reason: spelling