Sewar

kronckew · 1st December 2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Marius,

... BTW, it's a recent fake, so please send it to me, I will dispose it free for you! ...

it did remind me of the 'bone' cockatoo head tumbuk lada pieces we commented on in the past. however this one looks a LOT better. i also will offer to dispose of it with proper respect and lengthy ceremony (will take about 20 years or more) if you send it to me instead of him.

ref. thread HERE

Sajen · 1st December 2016, 11:58 AM

Here my honest sewar collection for comparison!

mariusgmioc · 1st December 2016, 01:44 PM

Thank you for your comments!

I know the Parrot-head sewar quite well as I had one myself... and was quite fond of it... for a while...

(I liked the writings on the blade)

So I think I will keep this one too... for a while... and when I will decide to dispose it off, I may ask for your most kind assitance (for the sake of environment of course).

PS: I have no idea about wood but in the photos of Kemuning wood that I saw, I couldn't discern the parallel stripes of lighter texture my hilt displays.

mariusgmioc · 1st December 2016, 02:21 PM

After browsing through hundreds of photos on the web, the closest match appears to be MAKASSAR EBONY.... maybe?!

Sajen · 1st December 2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

I have no idea about wood but in the photos of Kemuning wood that I saw, I couldn't discern the parallel stripes of lighter texture my hilt displays.

Have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=kemuning or here for example: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=kemuning

mariusgmioc · 1st December 2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=kemuning or here for example: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=kemuning

Very interesting! Yes, it definitely could be Kemuning as it appears there are several varieties of Kemuning, some darker, some lighter, and some with stripes.

Thank you Detlef!

What do you think about Makassar Ebony?!

Sajen · 1st December 2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Very interesting! Yes, it definitely could be Kemuning (it appears there are several varieties of Kemuning).

Thank you Detlef!

You are welcome Marius!

Battara · 1st December 2016, 04:16 PM

Actually it doesn't look like makassar to me but more a patina form of the outer part of narra tree burl. Quite prized in the region.

Sajen · 1st December 2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

What do you think about Makassar Ebony?!

Hello Marius,

like Alan I would rule out Makassar Ebony.

mariusgmioc · 1st December 2016, 08:58 PM

Very interesting!
Now even if I don't get an accurate answer (and I realize it would be impossible to get an accurate answer based on a fairly poor quality photo), I am sure I can learn a lot about some exotic wood.

Thank you for your help!

1st December 2016, 11:58 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,166	Here my honest sewar collection for comparison! Attached Images

1st December 2016, 01:44 PM	#3
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Thank you for your comments! I know the Parrot-head sewar quite well as I had one myself... and was quite fond of it... for a while... (I liked the writings on the blade) So I think I will keep this one too... for a while... and when I will decide to dispose it off, I may ask for your most kind assitance (for the sake of environment of course). PS: I have no idea about wood but in the photos of Kemuning wood that I saw, I couldn't discern the parallel stripes of lighter texture my hilt displays. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 1st December 2016 at 02:14 PM.

1st December 2016, 02:21 PM	#4
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	After browsing through hundreds of photos on the web, the closest match appears to be MAKASSAR EBONY.... maybe?! Last edited by mariusgmioc; 1st December 2016 at 02:39 PM.

1st December 2016, 04:16 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Actually it doesn't look like makassar to me but more a patina form of the outer part of narra tree burl. Quite prized in the region.

1st December 2016, 08:58 PM	#10
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Very interesting! Now even if I don't get an accurate answer (and I realize it would be impossible to get an accurate answer based on a fairly poor quality photo), I am sure I can learn a lot about some exotic wood. Thank you for your help!