What do the holes mean??

DaveA · 4th August 2011, 11:07 PM

Here are three kujangs from my collection, all contemporary.

Picture 1 is a Kujang Bikang 5 holes
The blade measures 7 1/2" and 1/4" thick hand-forged spring steel. It is fully etched or engraved on both sides. It also has a 5" sharpened false-edge, fileworks; sharpened and hardened. The handle is 2 colors hardwood ("Sonokeling") with mild steel ring. The sheath is stained hardwood, carved dragon in light varnish. The overall length is 13 1/4".

Pictures 2 and 3 is a Kujang with pamor Sersan 3 holes
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Style / Dapur: Kujang
- Surface Pattern: Sersan
- Sheath and handle made from sonokeling wood
- Length of the blade is app. 25 cm
- Total length is app. 40 cm

Picture 4 is a Kujang with pamor naga rangsang no holes!
- Style / Dapur: Kujang
- Surface Pattern: Naga Rangsang
- Sheath and handle made from sonokeling wood
- Length of the blade is app. 25 cm
- Total length is app. 42 cm

4th August 2011, 11:07 PM	#6
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	2nd try, with pictures: Kujang / Kudi with holes Here are three kujangs from my collection, all contemporary. Picture 1 is a Kujang Bikang 5 holes The blade measures 7 1/2" and 1/4" thick hand-forged spring steel. It is fully etched or engraved on both sides. It also has a 5" sharpened false-edge, fileworks; sharpened and hardened. The handle is 2 colors hardwood ("Sonokeling") with mild steel ring. The sheath is stained hardwood, carved dragon in light varnish. The overall length is 13 1/4". Pictures 2 and 3 is a Kujang with pamor Sersan 3 holes - Style / Dapur: Kujang - Surface Pattern: Sersan - Sheath and handle made from sonokeling wood - Length of the blade is app. 25 cm - Total length is app. 40 cm Picture 4 is a Kujang with pamor naga rangsang no holes! - Style / Dapur: Kujang - Surface Pattern: Naga Rangsang - Sheath and handle made from sonokeling wood - Length of the blade is app. 25 cm - Total length is app. 42 cm Attached Images