A Unique Silver Mounted Parang

asomotif · 9th November 2017, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

, but who wants to do that scratching on a visible and finished surface?

I would gladly scratch this hilt down to the core... (oops, I said it

)
It is plain ugly and and no match with the blade or scabbard.

The scabbard is of a later date than the blade.
But the hilt must surely be a later addition again.

Best regards,
Willem

A. G. Maisey · 9th November 2017, 11:51 AM

Yep.

CharlesS · 9th November 2017, 04:45 PM

While I have not tested the metal yet, I tend to agree with everything that has been said here, that is:

* the blade is older than the rest
* the scabbard is of better craftsmanship than the hilt
* the hilt is the least attractive and likely the latest part of the sword, but specifically made for this sword

These things pretty much confirm my original thoughts.

Thanks for your input, gentlemen!

9th November 2017, 11:51 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,019	Yep.

9th November 2017, 04:45 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	While I have not tested the metal yet, I tend to agree with everything that has been said here, that is: * the blade is older than the rest * the scabbard is of better craftsmanship than the hilt * the hilt is the least attractive and likely the latest part of the sword, but specifically made for this sword These things pretty much confirm my original thoughts. Thanks for your input, gentlemen!