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Old 22nd September 2005, 09:41 AM   #1
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It looks just like the one in the book.
I find it a bit short but otherwise nice.
I think another member of this list, in US,
have some more information about it.
Otherwise I wouldn't have mind the larger one,
pictured far left on Fig. 293 B.
I suspect that one is Aceh, and not Javanese as described?

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Old 22nd September 2005, 09:50 AM   #2
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VVV, thanks for the info.
Please do not post a picture of the page.
Thank you.

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Old 22nd September 2005, 10:21 AM   #3
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Congrats, Alam!
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Old 22nd September 2005, 03:12 PM   #4
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Hi Alam , out of copyright concerns I have sent you a picture via PM .
Sadly the picture in the book is tiny and of poor quality .
It does look like the same piece though .
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Old 22nd September 2005, 04:04 PM   #5
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Phew! That's a relief.
I guess the description is too generic - Pedang Lurus (straight sword).

I think is a Javanese Tempius or Pedang Tusuk which literally means (stabbing sword). What do you think?

Michael, I wouldn't mind the larger piece as well. Mine is a size 'S' blade.
But it's lovely anyway. I'll clean and re-etch the blade once it arrived.

Thanks Rick, Michael and Kai.

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Old 22nd September 2005, 04:48 PM   #6
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That's what I love about this forum . Everyone helps out .
Hopefully you got a better quality picture than I could deliver Alam Shah .
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Old 23rd September 2005, 06:16 AM   #7
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Hi Rick, you've done your best with the small picture.
I'll post back with bigger pictures, when it's with me.
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Old 30th September 2005, 04:34 AM   #8
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Here are the pictures. (Sorry for the poor quality picture).

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

I'm wondering where does Tempius Jawa or Pedang Tusuk originated from?
What I know is, it's used in Central Java but I do not know how it got to its form, who uses it and other matters pertaining to this weapon.

And help or pointer would be appreciated. Thank you, in advance.

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