New Acquisition, Mandau, said to be 1800's

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by JoeCanada42

Thank Sajen for the link and info
now I got to research Long Glat Blades , among Jimpul and more...

You're welcome! Long Glat was ruled out by my example, I was going by the handle from my example.

Originally Posted by JoeCanada42

any confirmation on my handle being Iban style or?

I am far away from being a Dayak specialist, I prefer to give it to others for the answer.

Originally Posted by JoeCanada42

what nicks are being referred to?? , i got some nicks on surface of my blade...

I think Roland referred to nicks in the edge by his example.

Regards,
Detlef