Parang Nabur lock down purchase

kai · 3rd November 2021, 11:49 PM

Congrats, David!

Thats an old Beladah Belabang or Parang Lais with good laminated blade, indeed.

Regards,
Kai

kronckew · 4th November 2021, 12:02 AM

Mine is one of my favourites:

kai · 4th November 2021, 08:20 AM

Hello Wayne,

Quote:

Mine is one of my favourites:

I reckon so - it's a nice piece!

These tend to be rather pricey nowadays, especially if complete with silver-clad scabbard.

Regards,
Kai

Ian · 4th November 2021, 12:08 PM

David R,

Just to follow up on David's comment about commercial remarks, etc. If anyone wishes to know the name of your seller, price of items, etc. then it is perfectly okay to take such discussions to personal messaging (PM) or email through this site--just not in public on the forum pages.

We don't wish to stifle completely such discussion among registered users. Much valuable information can be gained by informal chats via PM or email.

Ian

CharlesS · 4th November 2021, 12:40 PM

David R,

Congrats on your new purchase. That is an absolutely classic beladah belabang/parang nabor, and a beautiful one to boot!

gp · 4th November 2021, 10:20 PM

what are the dimensions ?

I am curious as I see some similarities with the Dutch klewangs ...
but then again I am no expert in this subject

kai · 4th November 2021, 10:44 PM

Hello Gunar,

Quote:

what are the dimensions?

Blade length starts just under 50cm, peaks around 60-70cm, and tethers out with a few rare long examples.

Quote:

I am curious as I see some similarities with the Dutch klewangs ...
but then again Iam no expert in this subject

No real relationship aside from general western influence regarding hilts with guards (of very different construction).

The clipped blade in Wayne's example (a relatively rare variant) considerably predates the Dutch klewang.

Regards,
Kai

David R · 4th November 2021, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

Congrats, David!

Thats an old Beladah Belabang or Parang Lais with good laminated blade, indeed.

Regards,
Kai

That's a question I was going to ask, do these usually have a laminated blade?

kai · 4th November 2021, 08:15 AM

Hello David,

Quote:

That's a question I was going to ask, do these usually have a laminated blade?

Yes, most do. From very basic laminations to high-end pattern welding.

Yours seems to have some contrasting random layers. I'd suggest a gentle, subdued etch to keep the focus on the flow of lines (fullers, etc.).

Regards,
Kai

4th November 2021, 12:02 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Mine is one of my favourites: Attached Images

4th November 2021, 12:08 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Clarification on commercial discussions David R, Just to follow up on David's comment about commercial remarks, etc. If anyone wishes to know the name of your seller, price of items, etc. then it is perfectly okay to take such discussions to personal messaging (PM) or email through this site--just not in public on the forum pages. We don't wish to stifle completely such discussion among registered users. Much valuable information can be gained by informal chats via PM or email. Ian

4th November 2021, 10:20 PM	#6
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 823	what are the dimensions ? I am curious as I see some similarities with the Dutch klewangs ... but then again I am no expert in this subject Last edited by gp; 4th November 2021 at 10:54 PM.

3rd November 2021, 11:49 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Congrats, David! Thats an old Beladah Belabang or Parang Lais with good laminated blade, indeed. Regards, Kai

4th November 2021, 12:40 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	David R, Congrats on your new purchase. That is an absolutely classic beladah belabang/parang nabor, and a beautiful one to boot!