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Old 14th October 2018, 04:59 PM   #1
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I'm not sure about the origin of this Klewang.
The handle and the blade make me say that it comes from Sulawesi, but the sheath isn't in the Toraja style (for the little that I know).
The blade is very thick at the base (1,2cm) and heavy. It is covered by a yellowish varnish (shellac?).
Total length of blade : 51cm
The sheath is made of light-colored wood and has been tinted. It is clearly visible at its point where it seems to be missing a kind of chape.
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Old 14th October 2018, 05:28 PM   #2
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Hello Severin,

nice and old rustic klewang, this blade style is found in many regions of Indonesia but from handle and scabbard style I would agree with you.

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Old 14th October 2018, 06:46 PM   #3
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Here some swords from my collection with similar blade shape.
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It's mainly Timor and Molluks klewang I feel.
I seem to have read (but I don't know where) that on these islands the blades were imported from other islands and especially (but not only) Sulawesi.

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Old 15th October 2018, 09:04 AM   #5
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It's mainly Timor and Molluks klewang I feel.
I seem to have read (but I don't know where) that on these islands the blades were imported from other islands and especially (but not only) Sulawesi.
Hello Severin,
Yes, you are correct in both statements.

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