Pedang from Bali or Lombok?

kai · 31st December 2015, 05:17 PM

Happy New Year to all forumites and their loved ones!

IMHO, this is a neat, hefty blade: 580 mm (just under 23") long, 12.2 mm (almost half an inch) thick and weighting in at 777 g (1 lb and 11.4 oz)! The hilt needs extensive TLC and I also need to take better pics of the blade after cleaning and warangan. Sorrily, there's no extant scabbard.

Please share pics of any similar pedang! Any leads for selecting a suitable scabbard style would be greatly appreciated, too!

Any indicators this pedang originates from Bali rather than Lombok? The quite nicely controlled pamor mlumah is out of stain and visible due to a slightly topographic etch rather than the polished blade surface I'd expect with a blade from Bali proper. Any suggestions?

Regards,
Kai

31st December 2015, 05:17 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	Pedang from Bali or Lombok? Happy New Year to all forumites and their loved ones! IMHO, this is a neat, hefty blade: 580 mm (just under 23") long, 12.2 mm (almost half an inch) thick and weighting in at 777 g (1 lb and 11.4 oz)! The hilt needs extensive TLC and I also need to take better pics of the blade after cleaning and warangan. Sorrily, there's no extant scabbard. Please share pics of any similar pedang! Any leads for selecting a suitable scabbard style would be greatly appreciated, too! Any indicators this pedang originates from Bali rather than Lombok? The quite nicely controlled pamor mlumah is out of stain and visible due to a slightly topographic etch rather than the polished blade surface I'd expect with a blade from Bali proper. Any suggestions? Regards, Kai Attached Images