A wounded warrior for comment, Sumatra Klewang/Pedang

Rafngard · 13th August 2015, 04:38 AM

And a few more pics

Sajen · 14th August 2015, 01:09 PM

It's may has been once a nice sword but the time has left a relict only. Here three better examples: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=pedang
I don't see any chance to restore it, the formerly nice handle is eaten away from time and animals and the blade is badly pitted.

I wouldn't spend any time with it, sorry!

This pedang could be from Lombok as well, I am unsure.

Regards,
Detlef

Rafngard · 14th August 2015, 04:03 PM

Thank you for the honest assessment. I appreciate the candor.

So I know for the future, any idea on what's holding the blade in?

Thanks,
Leif

Sajen · 14th August 2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

Thank you for the honest assessment. I appreciate the candor.

So I know for the future, any idea on what's holding the blade in?

Thanks,
Leif

Hi Leif,

I think it's better to speak an open word, thank you for understanding.
It will be some sort of natural resin or a mix of natural stuff with a great portion of resin. When you heat the blade carefully you would be able to turn the handle in the correct direction.

One note when it is allowed.

I don't have the money for high end pieces and I am happy with good representatives of a blade but I look always for complete or restorable pieces.

Regards,
Detlef

Rafngard · 20th August 2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

I think it's better to speak an open word, thank you for understanding.

I agree. This seems to be common among Germans, and probably part of why I tend to like them.

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Originally Posted by Sajen

One note when it is allowed.

I don't have the money for high end pieces and I am happy with good representatives of a blade but I look always for complete or restorable pieces.

Yes, I think that is a good idea. I'm still a very new collector, I am probably more eager than discerning.

As for this old, beat-up pedang, I do love it. Which is probably the important part.

Thanks,
Leif

Sajen · 20th August 2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

As for this old, beat-up pedang, I do love it. Which is probably the important part.

This is indeed important.

Regards,
Detlef

David · 21st August 2015, 12:51 AM

...or you could take the approach that this would be a great blade to practice restoration on. I mean, it's not like you are likely to make this blade much worse than it is by your efforts and you might actually improve it's look somewhat.
It looks to me that it is a pamor blade. If it were mine i might try to detect the hilt and clean the blade with fruit acid baths and a good scrubbing and try to stain it with warangan (arsenic and lime). It looks like it might have a very interesting pattern and if you could raise that it would most likely improve the appearance of the sword.
I don't think there is much restoration to be done with the hilt. At least it has maintained it's general shape. I think your best bet there is simply to oil it and do your best to preserve what is left.

13th August 2015, 04:38 AM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 349	...and a few more pics And a few more pics Attached Images

14th August 2015, 01:09 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	It's may has been once a nice sword but the time has left a relict only. Here three better examples: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=pedang I don't see any chance to restore it, the formerly nice handle is eaten away from time and animals and the blade is badly pitted. I wouldn't spend any time with it, sorry! This pedang could be from Lombok as well, I am unsure. Regards, Detlef

14th August 2015, 04:03 PM	#3
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 349	Thank you for the honest assessment. I appreciate the candor. So I know for the future, any idea on what's holding the blade in? Thanks, Leif

21st August 2015, 12:51 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	...or you could take the approach that this would be a great blade to practice restoration on. I mean, it's not like you are likely to make this blade much worse than it is by your efforts and you might actually improve it's look somewhat. It looks to me that it is a pamor blade. If it were mine i might try to detect the hilt and clean the blade with fruit acid baths and a good scrubbing and try to stain it with warangan (arsenic and lime). It looks like it might have a very interesting pattern and if you could raise that it would most likely improve the appearance of the sword. I don't think there is much restoration to be done with the hilt. At least it has maintained it's general shape. I think your best bet there is simply to oil it and do your best to preserve what is left.