Where's this from?

kai · 12th March 2018, 08:38 AM

Hello Dave,

Thanks for posting this variant!

It's Batak and judging from the scabbard and overall appearance, I'd guess it originates from the PakPak/Karo border region.

The blade seems to be a Lopah Petawaran variant (or closely related type) as discussed in this thread.

Your wooden hilt is unusual - looks old and legit though! I'd guess it's an attempt to carve the variant hilt type with exposed tang from wood.

Regards,
Kai

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12th March 2018, 08:38 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Dave, Thanks for posting this variant! It's Batak and judging from the scabbard and overall appearance, I'd guess it originates from the PakPak/Karo border region. The blade seems to be a Lopah Petawaran variant (or closely related type) as discussed in this thread. Your wooden hilt is unusual - looks old and legit though! I'd guess it's an attempt to carve the variant hilt type with exposed tang from wood. Regards, Kai