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Old 12th December 2025, 02:24 PM   #1
Sajen
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Default A heavy chopper from Flores, parang Bajawa

I just received this recent heavy chopper from Flores, Karel Sirag described it in his new publication in the second volume on page 702 as Parang Bajawa because these swords are common around the town Bajawa.
It's recent, I guess from the second half of the 20th century but very well made, for use, it's clearly not a tourist item.
58 cm long inside the scabbard, 56,3 cm without, 9 mm thick at the spine behind the handle.
It's the second example I've seen in all the years I am collecting, so it seems quite rare. When other members own such a sword please post it here for comparison.
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