Batak Sword

CharlesS · 27th September 2016, 04:40 PM

I agree Royston. This is a very nice example of a quite rare sword. The scabbards for these are most unusual and interesting.

I purchased this one from Oriental Arms several years ago:

Sajen · 27th September 2016, 10:52 PM

Yes, a Piso Sanalenggam, nice very old example. Sadly seems the blade very pitted. Rare sword.

Regards,
Detlef

Royston · 28th September 2016, 10:28 PM

Thanks Gentlemen
Obviously there are not many around.

Charles, is the scabbard wide throated or is there a cut away at the back to allow entry ?

Detlef, it is not badly pitted, more discoloured with faint pitting. It should clean up well.

Cheers
Roy

Sajen · 28th September 2016, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royston

Detlef, it is not badly pitted, more discoloured with faint pitting. It should clean up well.

Sounds promising and I am glad it isn't pitted, please show it afterwards.
Again, congrats for a rare find.

Regards,
Detlef

27th September 2016, 04:40 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I agree Royston. This is a very nice example of a quite rare sword. The scabbards for these are most unusual and interesting. I purchased this one from Oriental Arms several years ago: Attached Images

27th September 2016, 10:52 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Yes, a Piso Sanalenggam, nice very old example. Sadly seems the blade very pitted. Rare sword. Regards, Detlef

28th September 2016, 10:28 PM	#3
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks Gentlemen Obviously there are not many around. Charles, is the scabbard wide throated or is there a cut away at the back to allow entry ? Detlef, it is not badly pitted, more discoloured with faint pitting. It should clean up well. Cheers Roy