javanese or chinese??

David · 27th September 2007, 03:30 PM

It looks Indonesian to me. What about makes you think it is not. Some better and closer pics of the motifs in the metal work on the sheath might tell something.

Henk · 27th September 2007, 08:22 PM

It is indonesian and probably from Java. It has a pamor blade. This sword is called a pedang lurus.

I cann't discover anything chinese on it.

David · 27th September 2007, 08:32 PM

Pedang lurus is what i would call it as well Henk.

A. G. Maisey · 27th September 2007, 11:27 PM

From what I can see in the pics, I also am of the opinion that this is Javanese.

Yes , it is a straight sword (pedang lurus), but I would be inclined to name it "pedang suduk" (stabbing sword).

ferrylaki · 28th September 2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

From what I can see in the pics, I also am of the opinion that this is Javanese.

Yes , it is a straight sword (pedang lurus), but I would be inclined to name it "pedang suduk" (stabbing sword).

Thanks guys,
I'll get some better pictures as soon as I recieve the sword.
I'd like to know , should I stain the blade to show the pamor or just clean it and put some oil on it?
regards,
FERRY

David · 28th September 2007, 05:02 AM

I believe that the Jawanese tradition would be to clean and stain it.

ferrylaki · 28th September 2007, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I believe that the Jawanese tradition would be to clean and stain it.

stain it. gonna ruin the edge since it still has a straight and sharp edge.(not the sword in the picture)
I cant find any suitable scabbard design. in the pictures I posted seem too chinese. any idea?

regards,
FERRY

27th September 2007, 03:30 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,256	It looks Indonesian to me. What about makes you think it is not. Some better and closer pics of the motifs in the metal work on the sheath might tell something.

27th September 2007, 08:22 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	It is indonesian and probably from Java. It has a pamor blade. This sword is called a pedang lurus. I cann't discover anything chinese on it.

27th September 2007, 08:32 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,256	Pedang lurus is what i would call it as well Henk.

27th September 2007, 11:27 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,120	From what I can see in the pics, I also am of the opinion that this is Javanese. Yes , it is a straight sword (pedang lurus), but I would be inclined to name it "pedang suduk" (stabbing sword).

28th September 2007, 05:02 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,256	I believe that the Jawanese tradition would be to clean and stain it.