Klewang for opinions

Lew · 28th June 2005, 04:41 AM

Ariel

That klewang seems to be a modified European made machete.

Lew

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.

ariel · 28th June 2005, 09:41 AM

I see what you mean: the body of the blade is fairly neat but the last quarter (the "tip") bears signs of hammering. Should have noticed it myself! Very perceptive, Lew and Ian!
The wire work is pretty, no matter what.

28th June 2005, 04:41 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Ariel That klewang seems to be a modified European made machete. Lew

28th June 2005, 05:41 AM	#2
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.

28th June 2005, 09:41 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I see what you mean: the body of the blade is fairly neat but the last quarter (the "tip") bears signs of hammering. Should have noticed it myself! Very perceptive, Lew and Ian! The wire work is pretty, no matter what.