Malay kris sundang

Mas Sepuloh · 10th January 2025, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Mas Sepuloh,

Thanks for sharing this nice blade with us. And welcome to the forum.

How long is the complete sword? Are you going to replace the pendokok (hilt ring) and clean the blade from surface rust?

Regards,
Detlef

. The blade is 20 inches

Sajen · 10th January 2025, 06:18 PM

Thank you! It's a nice antique Malay sundang.

Regards,
Detlef

JeffS · 13th January 2025, 12:45 AM

To me, this looks like a large keris. Outside of the dress, what makes this sundang versus keris?

10th January 2025, 06:18 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,498	Thank you! It's a nice antique Malay sundang. Regards, Detlef

13th January 2025, 12:45 AM	#3
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 442	To me, this looks like a large keris. Outside of the dress, what makes this sundang versus keris?