Something Else For ID

carlos · 6th January 2013, 08:37 PM

Congratulations, very unusual piece, I have seen another similar in a wall plaque with miniatures of edged weapons.
best regards
carlos

Henk · 6th January 2013, 09:36 PM

Looks to me as a kind of bendo. Take a look at this link.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bendo

asomotif · 6th January 2013, 11:51 PM

I would say Borneo / Sarawak based on the scabbard carvings.

The chopper blade is imported, probably by chinese traders.

The hilt would than be an aso / dragon.

I owned something similar in the past, but sold it.
Will check for pictures if I have time.

Best regards,
Willem

Battara · 7th January 2013, 01:04 AM

Not exactly my area but I would agree with Willem - looks like Borneo carving on the scabbard to me.

Robert · 7th January 2013, 02:13 AM

My thanks to everyone who have taken time to give their thought and opinions on the place of origin of this unusual parang. I have added photos a few at a time today as I cropped and resized them from the one original auction photo in hopes of helping in its identification. What are everyones thoughts on possible age and whether or not this is a working piece or an item meant for those who travel? Is the writing on the scabbard of any significance or just scribbling from a previous owner that should be removed after it arrives? Again my thanks for all who have helped so far.

Regards,
Robert

VVV · 7th January 2013, 04:13 PM

I agree with Willem, an Iban utility blade from Sarawak.
Here is a reference picture (unfortunately a bit too dark).

Michael

Rick · 7th January 2013, 04:58 PM

Robert, if you want to remove the pencil; 'Kleenwood' is made for this; unless there is a finish on the wood .

6th January 2013, 08:37 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Congratulations, very unusual piece, I have seen another similar in a wall plaque with miniatures of edged weapons. best regards carlos Attached Images

7th January 2013, 04:13 PM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I agree with Willem, an Iban utility blade from Sarawak. Here is a reference picture (unfortunately a bit too dark). Michael Attached Images

6th January 2013, 09:36 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Looks to me as a kind of bendo. Take a look at this link. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bendo

6th January 2013, 11:51 PM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	I would say Borneo / Sarawak based on the scabbard carvings. The chopper blade is imported, probably by chinese traders. The hilt would than be an aso / dragon. I owned something similar in the past, but sold it. Will check for pictures if I have time. Best regards, Willem

7th January 2013, 01:04 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Not exactly my area but I would agree with Willem - looks like Borneo carving on the scabbard to me.

7th January 2013, 02:13 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	My thanks to everyone who have taken time to give their thought and opinions on the place of origin of this unusual parang. I have added photos a few at a time today as I cropped and resized them from the one original auction photo in hopes of helping in its identification. What are everyones thoughts on possible age and whether or not this is a working piece or an item meant for those who travel? Is the writing on the scabbard of any significance or just scribbling from a previous owner that should be removed after it arrives? Again my thanks for all who have helped so far. Regards, Robert

7th January 2013, 04:58 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Robert, if you want to remove the pencil; 'Kleenwood' is made for this; unless there is a finish on the wood .