REGULATION KALEWANG/PEDANG MARSOSE ( aka Klewang/Kelewang ):

Ian · 15th September 2016, 02:56 PM

Interesting thread guys.

Krockew, I note the one that you call a hunting sword is very similar in style to the swords produced in Tjikeroeh and nearby areas of Westen Java in the early 20th C. The engraved fuller, acorn finials on the clam shell guard, the slightly curved grip with more acorn insignia, the two ferrules and a full tang with threaded end to accept a screw are all typical of the locally made version. There was often a marking of TJIKR or TJIKEROEH on the reverse side of the ricasso and usually a date. With plain steel blades, the locally made swords were of good quality and presumably made for Europeans.

Here are some previous discussions of the Dutch klewang and its variants:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1132
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=948
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4250

kronckew · 15th September 2016, 06:17 PM

yes, info worth repeating for the new members, here's a thread we prepared earlier: LINKY

as you note, probably commissioned by the dutch for their own use. marked TJIKEROEH and 1906. my 'hunter' is a tad longer in the blade than the std. hembrug/milsco miilitary ones.

15th September 2016, 02:56 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,044	Interesting thread guys. Krockew, I note the one that you call a hunting sword is very similar in style to the swords produced in Tjikeroeh and nearby areas of Westen Java in the early 20th C. The engraved fuller, acorn finials on the clam shell guard, the slightly curved grip with more acorn insignia, the two ferrules and a full tang with threaded end to accept a screw are all typical of the locally made version. There was often a marking of TJIKR or TJIKEROEH on the reverse side of the ricasso and usually a date. With plain steel blades, the locally made swords were of good quality and presumably made for Europeans. Here are some previous discussions of the Dutch klewang and its variants: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1132 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=948 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4250 Last edited by Ian; 15th September 2016 at 03:07 PM. Reason: Added links to other threads

15th September 2016, 06:17 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	yes, info worth repeating for the new members, here's a thread we prepared earlier: LINKY as you note, probably commissioned by the dutch for their own use. marked TJIKEROEH and 1906. my 'hunter' is a tad longer in the blade than the std. hembrug/milsco miilitary ones. Last edited by kronckew; 15th September 2016 at 06:31 PM.