Klewang for opinions

Ian · 28th June 2005, 05:41 AM

I agree with Lew.

This looks very much like a reworked machete. The full width, full tang contruction and riveted handle slabs would be consistent with a European machete. Likewise the leather scabbard does not seem very SE Asian -- wood would be much more typical.

Went for a fairly high price for a machete. Perhaps someone else had an idea it was something different.

As far as the wire wrap is concerned this looks a little like southern Philippines work, such as seen on some kris hilts.

Ian.

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28th June 2005, 05:41 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	I agree with Lew. This looks very much like a reworked machete. The full width, full tang contruction and riveted handle slabs would be consistent with a European machete. Likewise the leather scabbard does not seem very SE Asian -- wood would be much more typical. Went for a fairly high price for a machete. Perhaps someone else had an idea it was something different. As far as the wire wrap is concerned this looks a little like southern Philippines work, such as seen on some kris hilts. Ian.