Piso Podang Batak or Borneo?

Norman McCormick · 4th May 2011, 11:13 PM

Hi Michael,
Many thanks for taking the time to post these stats. My Indian blade is as follows, total length 88.5cm, blade 77cm, width at base 4cm, thickness at centre 0.2cm, thickness at base 0.4cm. What I was wondering is if some of the blades used on Podangs had blades that originated in India as some of the forms are very similar to the blade I have. This 'Sukhela' blade type, indeed if it can be called that, appears to be quite flexible as can be seen on two blades in my thread about my sword. The non European blade that you have has a different profile from my Indian blade so this would probably not be a relevent comparison. If other members have locally made or non European imported blades on their Podangs I would be interested in any comparisons between my Indian blade and theirs. Thanks again Michael for your interest and patience.
My Regards,
Norman.

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4th May 2011, 11:13 PM	#6
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Michael, Many thanks for taking the time to post these stats. My Indian blade is as follows, total length 88.5cm, blade 77cm, width at base 4cm, thickness at centre 0.2cm, thickness at base 0.4cm. What I was wondering is if some of the blades used on Podangs had blades that originated in India as some of the forms are very similar to the blade I have. This 'Sukhela' blade type, indeed if it can be called that, appears to be quite flexible as can be seen on two blades in my thread about my sword. The non European blade that you have has a different profile from my Indian blade so this would probably not be a relevent comparison. If other members have locally made or non European imported blades on their Podangs I would be interested in any comparisons between my Indian blade and theirs. Thanks again Michael for your interest and patience. My Regards, Norman.