Klewang Sumatra

KuKulzA28 · 25th September 2010, 09:11 AM

Sorry for the belated response! Thank you for that, my knowledge of Indonesian weaponry is limited. I didn't know if every group on every island had their own distinctive blades, or if there were various trends and influences from foreign cultures... and it seems there's just a beautiful mix of both indigenous design and centuries of influences and cross-pollinization of ideas and styles... making it harder and even more interesting to study Indonesian weapons

this style of klewang has really grown on me. The balance and heft is great and the aesthetics are elegant. I feel like a skilled pendekar could slash through a 100 men with one of these...

Rick · 25th September 2010, 03:41 PM

My pamor construction is the same style as your's Sajen .

My example may well be the sharpest sword I have .
A mere flick of the wrist and you can turn a pool noodle into little discs .

These would have been quite effective at close quarters .

Sajen · 25th September 2010, 04:02 PM

Hello Rick, so is my guess that my one is from Lombok maybe correct. The blade is one of the finest pamor blades I have.

Rick · 25th September 2010, 04:39 PM

I'm in the same boat as you Sajen .

I couldn't say for sure .

KuKulzA28 · 1st November 2010, 05:23 AM

Hello! I have another question...

Does anyone happen to know Indonesian smiths who make klewangs in this style?

I know of 5 Indonesian knife maker/vendors and they all, for whatever reason, wouldn't be able to do this job... whether because they require a minimum number of pieces for a custom order, or because they specialize in small knives, or because they would charge too much... I'm not too knowledgeable about local smiths in Indonesia and I was wondering if any of you have any idea of Sumatran or Lombok smiths who could make this style of klewang/pedang... or a smith who's good at it...

If it is against forum rules to mention vendors and makers in a post...
Could someone (who knows and is willing to share) PM me regarding information on local smiths?

The balance of this blade, the weight, the handling, the aesthetics - it's just really pleasing to me. I'm used to tip-heavy machete-types that are practical and can definitely mess someone up, but this klewang is just fast and deadly... would be great for slashing through underbrush (which kills the wrist when doing it for a long time with a heavy 'chete) and slicing flesh. I'd definitely like to have one newly made for me... but if no one makes these anymore, perhaps I will sell my antique and "forget about it".

Thanks guys!

KuKulzA28 · 28th May 2011, 11:29 PM

Perhaps it is inappropriate to resurrect an old thread..

But I think I am fallin' in love with these Sumatran/Sassak style blades...

I don't know if it's a good thing...

Gavin Nugent · 29th May 2011, 01:03 AM

Nothing wrong with falling in love with them, it is a good thing and nothing wrong with that. The study material offers a lot when in hand and there is little info to fall back on so exacting research might be considered ground breaking

I have always found them a pleasure to handle and view.

Gav

1st November 2010, 05:23 AM	#5
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	...yet another question Hello! I have another question... Does anyone happen to know Indonesian smiths who make klewangs in this style? I know of 5 Indonesian knife maker/vendors and they all, for whatever reason, wouldn't be able to do this job... whether because they require a minimum number of pieces for a custom order, or because they specialize in small knives, or because they would charge too much... I'm not too knowledgeable about local smiths in Indonesia and I was wondering if any of you have any idea of Sumatran or Lombok smiths who could make this style of klewang/pedang... or a smith who's good at it... If it is against forum rules to mention vendors and makers in a post... Could someone (who knows and is willing to share) PM me regarding information on local smiths? The balance of this blade, the weight, the handling, the aesthetics - it's just really pleasing to me. I'm used to tip-heavy machete-types that are practical and can definitely mess someone up, but this klewang is just fast and deadly... would be great for slashing through underbrush (which kills the wrist when doing it for a long time with a heavy 'chete) and slicing flesh. I'd definitely like to have one newly made for me... but if no one makes these anymore, perhaps I will sell my antique and "forget about it". Thanks guys!

28th May 2011, 11:29 PM	#6
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Perhaps it is inappropriate to resurrect an old thread.. But I think I am fallin' in love with these Sumatran/Sassak style blades... I don't know if it's a good thing... Attached Images

29th May 2011, 01:03 AM	#7
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nothing wrong with that!! Nothing wrong with falling in love with them, it is a good thing and nothing wrong with that. The study material offers a lot when in hand and there is little info to fall back on so exacting research might be considered ground breaking I have always found them a pleasure to handle and view. Gav

25th September 2010, 09:11 AM	#1
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Sorry for the belated response! Thank you for that, my knowledge of Indonesian weaponry is limited. I didn't know if every group on every island had their own distinctive blades, or if there were various trends and influences from foreign cultures... and it seems there's just a beautiful mix of both indigenous design and centuries of influences and cross-pollinization of ideas and styles... making it harder and even more interesting to study Indonesian weapons this style of klewang has really grown on me. The balance and heft is great and the aesthetics are elegant. I feel like a skilled pendekar could slash through a 100 men with one of these...

25th September 2010, 03:41 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	My pamor construction is the same style as your's Sajen . My example may well be the sharpest sword I have . A mere flick of the wrist and you can turn a pool noodle into little discs . These would have been quite effective at close quarters .

25th September 2010, 04:02 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Hello Rick, so is my guess that my one is from Lombok maybe correct. The blade is one of the finest pamor blades I have.

25th September 2010, 04:39 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	I'm in the same boat as you Sajen . I couldn't say for sure .