Indonesian( ?) short sword

[asomotif]

Hello Detlef,

The hilt and scabbard are very different in style and craftmanship. So I think the handle was added later. Which is not a bad thing persé.

@ Francantolin, do you have a picture of the kalasan in the sheet, to see how the handle connects with the scabbard ?

Best regards,
Willem

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by asomotif

The hilt and scabbard are very different in style and craftmanship. So I think the handle was added later. Which is not a bad thing persé.

@ Francantolin, do you have a picture of the kalasan in the sheet, to see how the handle connects with the scabbard ?

Hello Willem,

I see what you mean. Maybe not the original scabbard?

Best regards,
Detlef

[francantolin]

Hello,

Here some pics of the scabbard-blade,
( Not fast, time to receive it + problems with my login )

I see what you mean,
sure it's not the same style but it fits pretty good in

I have a second one and if I try to put it in the second scabbard it don't fit at all
even if this blade is smaller...

[francantolin]

And the second kalasan ( now I know ! Still thank you Sajen !!! )

Nice hilt, sold as wood but clearly light horn.

A ( nice ) classical model ??

Kind regards

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by francantolin

A ( nice ) classical model ??

A somewhat better example, the blade has an unusual shape and I like the very nice horn hilt!
Compare with my Batak knives.

Regards,
Detlef

[francantolin]

Really nice items !!
How long is the bigger ?
( mine 60cm-23,6 inches long )

I find my ''second one'' looks like the last on your picture.

I have to clean ( not to much ) the silver parts
make it a little more shiny like yours

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by francantolin

Really nice items !!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by francantolin

How long is the bigger ?
( mine 60cm-23,6 inches long )

The one in up is 64 cm without scabbard.

Originally Posted by francantolin

I find my ''second one'' looks like the last on your picture.

Only the file work near the handle but the general blade shape is different and I doubt that this example from my collection can get called kalasan.

Originally Posted by francantolin

I have to clean ( not to much ) the silver parts
make it a little more shiny like yours

Batak silver seems to be very pure since it's get black again very fast.

Regards,
Detlef

[kronckew]

Another Kalasan, horn grip, Aceh style. tight well fitted scabbard that matches the sword. 24in. blade.