Correctly Identifying a Borneo Sword

Royston · 2nd October 2013, 12:48 PM

Like Charles, for the last few years I have been calling this a Jimpal.

Should I be calling it a T.K ?

I second Albert in requesting information on the Banks article.
I have been trawling through the web and can find plenty about Banks and the museum but not the 1935 issue.
Has anyone noticed that the latest edition of the Journal also has an article about swords ?

All comments welcome

Thanks
Roy

T. Koch · 2nd October 2013, 08:30 PM

*Michael* For the first time ever, I have a mom in law, who actually likes me, so I think it's just the mum in law-karma finally swinging my way.

*Roy* That one is clearly a common Parang Sellertomelang!

Seriously though, that is a gorgeous hilt (not that the blade is boring). Very crisp and confident carving and delightful to see it still in such great condition. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers, - Thor

VVV · 3rd October 2013, 09:52 AM

Roy,

Your T.K. is an interesting and unusual hybride of elements from Sarawak as well as Central Kalimantan.
Even if it is probably 20th it seems to be a one of a kind...

I have read the latest article, too, and it is mostly a discussion of Shelford's and Banks' articles.

Michael

Royston · 3rd October 2013, 02:04 PM

Thanks Gentlemen

Thor, I prefer the name "Parang Staysonmywall"

Cheers
Roy

2nd October 2013, 12:48 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	TK ? Like Charles, for the last few years I have been calling this a Jimpal. Should I be calling it a T.K ? I second Albert in requesting information on the Banks article. I have been trawling through the web and can find plenty about Banks and the museum but not the 1935 issue. Has anyone noticed that the latest edition of the Journal also has an article about swords ? All comments welcome Thanks Roy Attached Images

2nd October 2013, 08:30 PM	#2
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Michael For the first time ever, I have a mom in law, who actually likes me, so I think it's just the mum in law-karma finally swinging my way. Roy That one is clearly a common Parang Sellertomelang! Seriously though, that is a gorgeous hilt (not that the blade is boring). Very crisp and confident carving and delightful to see it still in such great condition. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, - Thor

3rd October 2013, 09:52 AM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Roy, Your T.K. is an interesting and unusual hybride of elements from Sarawak as well as Central Kalimantan. Even if it is probably 20th it seems to be a one of a kind... I have read the latest article, too, and it is mostly a discussion of Shelford's and Banks' articles. Michael

3rd October 2013, 02:04 PM	#4
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks Gentlemen Thor, I prefer the name "Parang Staysonmywall" Cheers Roy