Balato from Nias

CharlesS · 1st April 2006, 12:34 AM

Ian,

Looks like you've got a real winner there, and Michael is right on the money, as usual, with its origin. Can't wait to see better pics!

Ian · 15th April 2006, 10:21 PM

Here are (finally) some better pictures. The blade has been cleaned of old oil or varnish that was applied some time ago. Otherwise it has not been touched.

OAL = 24 1/4 in.
Blade = 19 in.
Hilt = 5 1/2 in.

Ian.

15th April 2006, 10:21 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Better pictures ... Here are (finally) some better pictures. The blade has been cleaned of old oil or varnish that was applied some time ago. Otherwise it has not been touched. OAL = 24 1/4 in. Blade = 19 in. Hilt = 5 1/2 in. Ian. Attached Images

1st April 2006, 12:34 AM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Ian, Looks like you've got a real winner there, and Michael is right on the money, as usual, with its origin. Can't wait to see better pics!