North Sumatra Klewang

Sajen · 17th January 2021, 10:44 PM

Kai is correct, we have had the discussion before. I guess that Albert was going with Sibeth. See this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=Batak+sword

So it's possible that these swords originated in Palembang. The sword in the above thread has carvings at the handle which look more Palenbang than Batak.

Regarding the paint at the handle, I would try very carefully different agents like alcohol, benzin, acetone and so on. But like said, very very carefully. At the wooden part of the handle I would use the finest steel wool. Oiling like Kai suggests can help lose the paint.
With a clean blade and handle it will look great IMVHO. I don't think that the paint has something to do with its history.

Regards,
Detlef

17th January 2021, 10:44 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Kai is correct, we have had the discussion before. I guess that Albert was going with Sibeth. See this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=Batak+sword So it's possible that these swords originated in Palembang. The sword in the above thread has carvings at the handle which look more Palenbang than Batak. Regarding the paint at the handle, I would try very carefully different agents like alcohol, benzin, acetone and so on. But like said, very very carefully. At the wooden part of the handle I would use the finest steel wool. Oiling like Kai suggests can help lose the paint. With a clean blade and handle it will look great IMVHO. I don't think that the paint has something to do with its history. Regards, Detlef Attached Images