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Old 17th June 2007, 04:05 PM   #1
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Default PARANG FROM BORNEO?

I JUST WIN THIS KNIFE IN EBAY, THE SELLER TOLD THAT IS FROM BORNEO, WHAT ARE YOUR OPINION? IS MADE FOR TOURIST OR IS ANTIQUE?. WHEN I RECEICED I īLL PUT MORE PICTURES.Total length in the scabbard 42.5cm, blade 30cm, handle 10cm.
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Old 17th June 2007, 04:07 PM   #2
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Very nice!! Congrats
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Old 17th June 2007, 04:37 PM   #3
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Certainly not for tourists!!!
Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang.

Nice find!
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Old 17th June 2007, 05:52 PM   #4
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Nice very nice


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Old 18th June 2007, 08:33 AM   #5
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If you have any doubts, i am sure other forummembers will be happy to help you get rid of it again.
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Old 22nd June 2007, 05:15 PM   #6
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Certainly not for tourists!!!
Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang.

Nice find!
I agree with Henk, a Sumatran parang, with a carabao (kerbau), horn ferrule, which had splitted.
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Old 22nd June 2007, 06:20 PM   #7
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THANKS FOR ALL !!! THE SWORD ARRIVED TODAY, SUPER FAST SHIPMENT!!! I TAKE NEW PICTURES.
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Old 22nd June 2007, 06:38 PM   #8
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Again, verrrry nice
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Old 22nd June 2007, 09:56 PM   #9
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Hello Carlos,

I think the blade would benefit from a light etch with vinegar or pineapple juice - please post pics if you decide to do so!

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