help please with this short sword

thinreadline · 23rd January 2012, 12:48 PM

Another that is out of my geographical area .. so was wondering what it might be . Overall length 55 cm , scabbard & hilt of wood.

DaveA · 24th January 2012, 02:02 AM

The braided rattan binding the scabbard suggests SE Asia. I remember reading something about pommels with this shape from the area but it slips my mind for the moment.

thinreadline · 24th January 2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

The braided rattan binding the scabbard suggests SE Asia. I remember reading something about pommels with this shape from the area but it slips my mind for the moment.

Yes I would agree with that , as in my 'heap' I have several items that I know are SE Asian and tthey do have scabbards made in the same sort of way.. Thanks.

Atlantia · 24th January 2012, 01:52 PM

Bloody hell Richmond!
Just how big is that heap of yours?

I agree with Dave. The work reminds me of my Golok, so my guess would be Indonesia or thereabouts.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=golok

Absolutely beautiful design. Very unusual.

Best
Gene

Iain · 24th January 2012, 02:11 PM

Agreed on SE Asia. Quite an unusual form, the blade decoration in particular perks my interest. Not a style I remember seeing?

Very interesting hilt form as well, having trouble thinking of anything even remotely similar from those general regions.

Jim McDougall · 24th January 2012, 02:29 PM

LOL Gene!!! good point, this seemingly endless mountain of Richmond's is pure treasure!!!
Im with you guys on Indonesia, the style of the scabbard and that distinct point at the tip reminds me of scabbards from those places, but I cant recall exactly where.
Iain...I cant help thinking this looks like an Indonesian 'takouba' !!

maybe I need a day off ?

All the best,
Jim

23rd January 2012, 12:48 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	help please with this short sword Another that is out of my geographical area .. so was wondering what it might be . Overall length 55 cm , scabbard & hilt of wood. Attached Images

24th January 2012, 02:02 AM	#2
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	SE Asia The braided rattan binding the scabbard suggests SE Asia. I remember reading something about pommels with this shape from the area but it slips my mind for the moment.

24th January 2012, 01:52 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Bloody hell Richmond! Just how big is that heap of yours? I agree with Dave. The work reminds me of my Golok, so my guess would be Indonesia or thereabouts. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=golok Absolutely beautiful design. Very unusual. Best Gene Attached Images

24th January 2012, 02:11 PM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Agreed on SE Asia. Quite an unusual form, the blade decoration in particular perks my interest. Not a style I remember seeing? Very interesting hilt form as well, having trouble thinking of anything even remotely similar from those general regions.

24th January 2012, 02:29 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	LOL Gene!!! good point, this seemingly endless mountain of Richmond's is pure treasure!!! Im with you guys on Indonesia, the style of the scabbard and that distinct point at the tip reminds me of scabbards from those places, but I cant recall exactly where. Iain...I cant help thinking this looks like an Indonesian 'takouba' !! maybe I need a day off ? All the best, Jim