SURPRISE! Wootz Steel in a Most Unexpected Place!...An Aceh Podang/Peudueng

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Rick

I wonder if this style of sword was really meant for combat or simply as a status symbol .

Hi Rick,

I think, that they were meant to use in a fight. In wartime these status pieces need to do their job!
Just like the moro datu pieces. Besides the status (ivory jungayang hilts and gold or silver etc.), they also were used what they were made off when necesarry.

Kind regards,
Maurice