Badek??

[A. G. Maisey]

I do not believe that this blade can be categorised as a kudi or kujang; it resembles no kudi, nor kujang, that I have ever seen.

The handle is a form that seems to be associated with North Jawa, and it is difficult to assess its age.

It is most definitely not any type of tombak blade.

I have seen similar blades that have been produced by the Suminep craftsmen and that combine features associated with a number of forms of traditional blade, or alternatively, with traditional blades and blades from outside Indonesian tradition.

My gut feeling is that close examination would perhaps indicate that this is of recent Madura origin.

[Maurice]

Hi Pangeran Datu,

You sure know how to say 'greetings' in dutch language.

Groet,
Maurice