Indonesian( ?) short sword

[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.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

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

Hello Wayne,

It's Batak style, the Aceh style is similar but different in fine nuance.

Regards,
Detlef