Show us your Alamang

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by DaveF

Here's mine. The handle is wood and the top of the scabbard is green horn.

Beautiful example! Thank you for sharing Dave!

[DaveA]

My alamang,

Sadly, it was lost or stolen en route to me after purchase from a dealer. This was two years ago and investigations have found nothing. Yes, I’ve tried everything.

Please keep an eye open for it.

[Athanase]

It's really very sad especially for such an original blade.
At least I hope he didn't end up destroyed.

[DaveF]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Beautiful example! Thank you for sharing Dave!

Thanks Detlef. Not sure about the bevel on the blade. I've not seen any others with a bevel. I'm guessing it was added later.

[Athanase]

I have already seen blades from Sulawesi with this Pamor type and a hardened iron cutting edge reported. On your blade I think it has been repolished and re-sharpened recently, however the scabbard seems recent.

[DaveF]

Originally Posted by Athanase

I have already seen blades from Sulawesi with this Pamor type and a hardened iron cutting edge reported. On your blade I think it has been repolished and re-sharpened recently, however the scabbard seems recent.

Hi Athanase, I agree about the recent repolish and sharpening but the lamination goes right to the edge. I think the scabbard is not that recent. It fits like a glove and looks and feels like it's got some age but it is very plain compared to the blade!