Unusual Pedang with Turkish twistcore blade

RSWORD · 23rd November 2008, 02:07 AM

This one has a number of unusual features. Overall, the form is pedang but the hilt is atypical as it appears classic Bali or Lombok. The second unusual feature is the blade. It is an imported Turkish Yataghan blade which sports a nice 5 row twistcore. The ensemble has been together a very long time. I am aware of one other Turkish yataghan blade in Indonesian mounts. I am curious about the Indonesian/Turkey connection, if any. And also the unusual hilt.

Emanuel · 23rd November 2008, 04:58 AM

Hello,

I remember reading that in the 1500s Suleiman the Magnificent sent military aid to the Aceh Sultanate in his fight against the Portuguese. Maybe a bit early for the classical yataghan blade, but this shows that Ottoman imports are possible.

Emanuel

Battara · 23rd November 2008, 08:19 PM

What A nice puppy.

IS the grip silver and gold? IT is chased and filigree with a possible gold wash. Love the rows of twistcore.

VANDOO · 23rd November 2008, 09:59 PM

VERY INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE. CONGRADULATIONS. PERHAPS SOME GREEK INFLUENCE IN THE DESIGN AS THE ONES ON THE GOLD COLORED FITTINGS LOOK LIKE OCTOPUS TO ME.

23rd November 2008, 02:07 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	Unusual Pedang with Turkish twistcore blade This one has a number of unusual features. Overall, the form is pedang but the hilt is atypical as it appears classic Bali or Lombok. The second unusual feature is the blade. It is an imported Turkish Yataghan blade which sports a nice 5 row twistcore. The ensemble has been together a very long time. I am aware of one other Turkish yataghan blade in Indonesian mounts. I am curious about the Indonesian/Turkey connection, if any. And also the unusual hilt. Attached Images

23rd November 2008, 04:58 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hello, I remember reading that in the 1500s Suleiman the Magnificent sent military aid to the Aceh Sultanate in his fight against the Portuguese. Maybe a bit early for the classical yataghan blade, but this shows that Ottoman imports are possible. Emanuel

23rd November 2008, 08:19 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	What A nice puppy. IS the grip silver and gold? IT is chased and filigree with a possible gold wash. Love the rows of twistcore.

23rd November 2008, 09:59 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	VERY INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE. CONGRADULATIONS. PERHAPS SOME GREEK INFLUENCE IN THE DESIGN AS THE ONES ON THE GOLD COLORED FITTINGS LOOK LIKE OCTOPUS TO ME.