Hi Erik,
Neat blade! Someone really wanted magic in their sword, given all that talismanic writing they etched into it.
I have my guesses, but I'll let the Indonesian guys make a definitive diagnosis. It would be an unusual item for Bali. Most (but not all) of the script and symbolism on the side is Arabic, which suggests strongly that it came from a Muslim island. Bali is Hindu.
Best,
F
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