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|  10th January 2009, 10:18 PM | #1 | 
| Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC 
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				 |  A Sikin Panjang...or not??? 
			
			This is a recent acquistion for me and rather an oddball. At first glance it appears to be a N. Sumatran sikin panjang   with a variant hilt that seems to combine two hulu styles. However, based on the very precise definition and description of a sikin panjang by Zonneveld this sword would not technically classify as one because of its blade. The blade has an almost yataghan form with a scabbard clearly made for it. The sword fits oddly into the scabbard at the top, but patina indicates it has fit in that position for a very long time, and again, the scabbard is clearly made for the down curving blade. Is there a more precise terminology for this sword??? Also, can anyone translate the inscription on the back of the scabbard? Thanks in advance for any input. | 
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