Mandau for sharing/comments

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Originally Posted by Tatyana Dianova

I have bought finally my first Mandau It has a thick and massive convex/concave blade decorated with brass points and ornaments. I do not know a lot about these fascinating swords – any comments?

Hi Tatjana,

congrats! what I like in special is that nice ornament on the back of the handle.

a mandau from the Mendalam river area from last half 19 th century most likely.

you recognise them on the use of the "gearwheel"

Arjan.