Curious Borneo Sword

CharlesS · 7th May 2017, 06:08 PM

Here is a curious little sword I would love to get some feedback from. I don't think it is particularly old, probably WWII or after, but the blade and hilt combination are quite unusual, and yet all are clearly "born together". The blade is heavy and thick at 19in. The hilt appears to be iron wood. The sharp portion of blade, and the scabbard, are more Dayak in appearance to me, while the hilt and forte looks more Murut...a very strange combo in my eyes.

I will appreciate any thoughts put forth...

7th May 2017, 06:08 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Curious Borneo Sword Here is a curious little sword I would love to get some feedback from. I don't think it is particularly old, probably WWII or after, but the blade and hilt combination are quite unusual, and yet all are clearly "born together". The blade is heavy and thick at 19in. The hilt appears to be iron wood. The sharp portion of blade, and the scabbard, are more Dayak in appearance to me, while the hilt and forte looks more Murut...a very strange combo in my eyes. I will appreciate any thoughts put forth... Attached Images