Sewar with Ivory

VVV · 21st June 2008, 09:50 AM

Thanks Bill,

I find the cross piece very unusual (and interesting) for being a Sewar.
To me it looks like a miniature Aceh Sikin scabbard crosspiece.
On the TL question I think that the hilt shape alone doesn't make it a Tombok Lada.
But the scabbard's shape, by itself, makes it a Sewar...

Michael

Bill M · 21st June 2008, 02:12 PM

My understanding also about the scabbard shape, Michael. TLs have a more rounded scabbard crosspiece. The hilts are, or can be, very similar.

Perhaps the previous owner could have had two scabbards depending on whether he wanted to wear a TL or a Sewar?

Battara · 21st June 2008, 10:54 PM

Not only are the collars later but so is the scabbard tip. Love the ivory. Will you etch the blade Bill?

21st June 2008, 09:50 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Bill, I find the cross piece very unusual (and interesting) for being a Sewar. To me it looks like a miniature Aceh Sikin scabbard crosspiece. On the TL question I think that the hilt shape alone doesn't make it a Tombok Lada. But the scabbard's shape, by itself, makes it a Sewar... Michael

21st June 2008, 02:12 PM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	My understanding also about the scabbard shape, Michael. TLs have a more rounded scabbard crosspiece. The hilts are, or can be, very similar. Perhaps the previous owner could have had two scabbards depending on whether he wanted to wear a TL or a Sewar?

21st June 2008, 10:54 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Not only are the collars later but so is the scabbard tip. Love the ivory. Will you etch the blade Bill?