Unusual Pedang with Turkish twistcore blade

RSWORD · 23rd November 2008, 02:07 AM

This one has a number of unusual features. Overall, the form is pedang but the hilt is atypical as it appears classic Bali or Lombok. The second unusual feature is the blade. It is an imported Turkish Yataghan blade which sports a nice 5 row twistcore. The ensemble has been together a very long time. I am aware of one other Turkish yataghan blade in Indonesian mounts. I am curious about the Indonesian/Turkey connection, if any. And also the unusual hilt.

23rd November 2008, 02:07 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	Unusual Pedang with Turkish twistcore blade This one has a number of unusual features. Overall, the form is pedang but the hilt is atypical as it appears classic Bali or Lombok. The second unusual feature is the blade. It is an imported Turkish Yataghan blade which sports a nice 5 row twistcore. The ensemble has been together a very long time. I am aware of one other Turkish yataghan blade in Indonesian mounts. I am curious about the Indonesian/Turkey connection, if any. And also the unusual hilt. Attached Images