Cross cultural Indonesian sword?

VVV · 14th March 2006, 10:07 AM

This sword looks like a cross between a Sundanese (W Java) Golok and a Sumatran Klewang.
The scabbard and steel looks very much like a Sundanese Golok.
The horn scabbard tip strongly indicates Sunda and probably 19th C.
The heavy blade and its form however is more Sumatran in its appearance.
Maybe it's a custom order from a Sumatran produced in Sunda?

All input on this non-text book sword is appreciated.

Michael

14th March 2006, 10:07 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Cross cultural Indonesian sword? This sword looks like a cross between a Sundanese (W Java) Golok and a Sumatran Klewang. The scabbard and steel looks very much like a Sundanese Golok. The horn scabbard tip strongly indicates Sunda and probably 19th C. The heavy blade and its form however is more Sumatran in its appearance. Maybe it's a custom order from a Sumatran produced in Sunda? All input on this non-text book sword is appreciated. Michael Attached Images

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