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28th February 2024, 05:46 PM | #1 |
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Mandau for identification
This is the first mandau in my collection, unfortunately the scabbard is missing.
Total length – 710 mm, blade length – 545 mm, blade thickness at the handle – 9 mm, weight – 672 g Any information or comments regarding age, type, tribe, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Yuri |
2nd March 2024, 12:38 AM | #2 |
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That's a tough one, Yuri!
The blade seems to have good age and needs some TLC; the later attached chain was probably for hanging the piece on a wall? Regards, Kai |
2nd March 2024, 03:25 PM | #3 | |
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I’m slowly putting the blade in order; when I’m finished, I’ll post a photo. I don’t know for what purpose the chain was attached, perhaps it was some kind of whim of the previous owner. Regards, Yuri |
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4th March 2024, 04:11 PM | #4 |
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I cleaned the blade of dirt (without fanaticism), I will not carry out a deeper cleaning. After cleaning, a notch appeared on the butt of the blade.
The plane of the blade, concave on the left side and slightly convex on the right, is made for a right-handed person. In my opinion, the item is quite old, I can’t determine it more precisely, my knowledge is not enough. |
5th March 2024, 08:41 PM | #5 |
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Hello Yuri,
The blade is coming out nicely! Seems good quality to me. I don't see much wear and this makes estimating age hard. The Borneo crowd tends to be really conservative with age estimates - let's see who is also willing to chime in. Regards, Kai |
5th March 2024, 09:19 PM | #6 |
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Hello Kai
Thanks for the comment. Yes, the blade is of good quality and very well made. There is not much wear, perhaps it was a family heirloom and was kept at home. Regards, Yuri |
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