Borneo(?) Parang

russel · 3rd November 2016, 10:30 AM

Hello All,

Some time ago I was fortunate enough to secure this rather nice Parang which I am confident originates from Borneo. My assumption is based mainly on the carvings, which are very similar to those illustrated by Banks (Sea Dayak Carving). I am, of course, no expert and am happy to entertain another origin if sufficient evidence can be provided.

The only other similar example I have been able to find on the forum is this one:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...y+type+panabas

In that thread there was some discussion of these being a Moro weapon/tool, which doesn't sit well with my (albeit limited) knowledge. I would greatly appreciate forum members' thoughts.

Details:
Overall length = 63.5 cm
Blade length = 45 cm
Blade thickness = 7 mm (at ferrule)

Cheers, Russel

3rd November 2016, 10:30 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Borneo(?) Parang Hello All, Some time ago I was fortunate enough to secure this rather nice Parang which I am confident originates from Borneo. My assumption is based mainly on the carvings, which are very similar to those illustrated by Banks (Sea Dayak Carving). I am, of course, no expert and am happy to entertain another origin if sufficient evidence can be provided. The only other similar example I have been able to find on the forum is this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...y+type+panabas In that thread there was some discussion of these being a Moro weapon/tool, which doesn't sit well with my (albeit limited) knowledge. I would greatly appreciate forum members' thoughts. Details: Overall length = 63.5 cm Blade length = 45 cm Blade thickness = 7 mm (at ferrule) Cheers, Russel Attached Images