Long interesting sword.

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Ian

Bill:

The pakayun is associated with the Murut who are not Dayak. Most of the Murut live in Sabah, I believe. John is our resident expert on that area and for this particular type of sword.

Ian.

After Googling Pakayun, I found this link and saw the pakayun under Dayak, should have read more carefully because it does say "Murut":
http://old.blades.free.fr/swords/day...ayak_intro.htm

Also this link, and while I did not buy this from Artzi, this IS the sword I bought. Note the damage to the scabbard tip.
http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=958

Small world in terms of edged weaons.

Would sure like to know more.