Another strange, non-textbook, parang

VVV · 18th December 2005, 09:53 AM

Good morning Tim,

I think your first parang could be from Sabah.
When I was at the Kota Belud market I remember seeing newly made parangs with hilts and scabbards resembling yours.
I had a look at one I bought for my son and the part on the scabbard where the belt rope is inserted is identical to yours.
It's also probable that a parang from Sabah (former British Borneo) ends up in UK.
Maybe John (from KK) can confirm this?

Michael

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18th December 2005, 09:53 AM	#10
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Good morning Tim, I think your first parang could be from Sabah. When I was at the Kota Belud market I remember seeing newly made parangs with hilts and scabbards resembling yours. I had a look at one I bought for my son and the part on the scabbard where the belt rope is inserted is identical to yours. It's also probable that a parang from Sabah (former British Borneo) ends up in UK. Maybe John (from KK) can confirm this? Michael