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CharlesS · 30th December 2016, 05:14 PM

Here is a pedang type we have seen many times. It differs only in its unique features of a nicely executed solid brass hilt and heavy blade. This hilt and a slightly thicker than typical blade give it, as mentioned, an unusually heavy feel and bring great power to the slashing stroke. The blade is pattern welded in typical form with very precise fullering and a tempered edge for about the last 11in. of the blade.

I can't say for certain where specifically this one is from, but my guess is Sumatra. I am certainly open to any input on this.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 30in.
Blade length: 25in.
Blade width at the forte: 1.5in.
Blade thickness at the forte: .25in.

30th December 2016, 05:14 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	A Lovely Indonesian Pedang With Solid Brass Hilt Here is a pedang type we have seen many times. It differs only in its unique features of a nicely executed solid brass hilt and heavy blade. This hilt and a slightly thicker than typical blade give it, as mentioned, an unusually heavy feel and bring great power to the slashing stroke. The blade is pattern welded in typical form with very precise fullering and a tempered edge for about the last 11in. of the blade. I can't say for certain where specifically this one is from, but my guess is Sumatra. I am certainly open to any input on this. Dimensions: Overall length: 30in. Blade length: 25in. Blade width at the forte: 1.5in. Blade thickness at the forte: .25in. Attached Images