I'd Like to Learn More About This Borneo Sword/Parang

[CharlesS]

Yes, I tried to restore the resin plug....and again, the name of it escapes me...to the width, thickness, color and patination of what remained of the original one. There was enough of it left to discern about what it would have originally looked like.

[VVV]

Hi Charles,

To me it looks like an Iban Tilang Kamarau (see Banks' article) with indications of a West Kalimantan (or close to the border in Sarawak) origin.
Why do you hesitate on this classification?

Michael

PS I agree with Willem about the possible later modifications.

[CharlesS]

Thanks for all the input guys!

Michael, what was throwing me off a bit was the "two stepped" end of the blade on my example. I did realize the "TK" was the best fit, but I suppose I was looking too hard for something exact.

[VVV]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

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Michael, what was throwing me off a bit was the "two stepped" end of the blade on my example. I did realize the "TK" was the best fit, but I suppose I was looking too hard for something exact.

IMHO, at some point we have to stop our urge to find "sub-sub-categories" for classifications.

Michael

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by VVV

IMHO, at some point we have to stop our urge to find "sub-sub-categories" for classifications.

Michael

Yes....I am all for non-complication and making things more simple!!

[VANDOO]

I THREW UP MY HANDS AND GAVE UP LONG AGO WHEN WE MOVED FROM MANDAU OR PARANG ILANG.