Indonesian sword/machete???

asomotif · 6th May 2012, 10:39 PM

Yes, looks like a mandau.
But this example is what the locals on Borneo use in the field.
So maybe we should call it a "parang" rather than a mandau which is supposed to be also weapon for warfare.

Google on "penan parang" and you will find various examples for daily use.
They are simple, cheap and sort of charming.

Best regards,
Willem

blindside · 7th May 2012, 10:25 PM

Thank you all for the input, do the reverse "S" and the other engraving symbolize anything or are they simply designs?

thanks!

6th May 2012, 10:39 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	Yes, looks like a mandau. But this example is what the locals on Borneo use in the field. So maybe we should call it a "parang" rather than a mandau which is supposed to be also weapon for warfare. Google on "penan parang" and you will find various examples for daily use. They are simple, cheap and sort of charming. Best regards, Willem

7th May 2012, 10:25 PM	#2
blindside Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 33	Thank you all for the input, do the reverse "S" and the other engraving symbolize anything or are they simply designs? thanks!