Lopah Petawarans - Gayo or Batak

erikscollectables · 26th November 2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

From the style, I wouldn't exclude Aceh as origin of the upper one.

Thanks, Kai

I see what you mean regarding Aceh style but from what I read in Zonneveld these weapons were not used in Aceh, only in Gayo and Batak area's...

Erik

Maurice · 14th December 2009, 03:35 PM

Hi Erik,

Can you tell me if the hilt material of the one below is akar bahar?

erikscollectables · 17th December 2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

Hi Erik,

Can you tell me if the hilt material of the one below is akar bahar?

Hi Maurice,

I do not kow how to be sure about this but it certainl could be the case.

Erik

Rick · 17th December 2009, 04:44 PM

That sure looks like Akar Bahar .
Tap it against the edge of your teeth; A.B. feels like stone , very hard .

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=akar+bahar

Also look for growth rings on exposed ends .

erikscollectables · 20th December 2009, 02:57 PM

Then it probably is akar bahar....
Much is covered but it feels as described.

Regards, Erik

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

That sure looks like Akar Bahar .
Tap it against the edge of your teeth; A.B. feels like stone , very hard .

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=akar+bahar

Also look for growth rings on exposed ends .

14th December 2009, 03:35 PM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	Hi Erik, Can you tell me if the hilt material of the one below is akar bahar?

17th December 2009, 04:44 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	That sure looks like Akar Bahar . Tap it against the edge of your teeth; A.B. feels like stone , very hard . http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=akar+bahar Also look for growth rings on exposed ends .