Jawa deman hilt: Sumatra or Peninsula?

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Originally Posted by BluErf

I can't really tell where the hilt is from based on the pictures. It is not very familiar to me, though I'm inclined to say it is Sumatran, possibly from somewhere close to the Minang area.

Hello Kai Wee,

will try to take some pictures by daylight at the weekend. But have to agree, I also have never seen a hilt like this from Sumatra. I miss especial the sharp pronounced "ears" normally seen at jawa deman hilts from Sumatra. Nevertheless I tend as well to think it is from Sumatra.

Regards,

Detlef