Two Nice Parang Naburs

Conogre · 8th May 2005, 08:11 AM

Similar hilts and guards are occasionally seen on Philippine swords circa the "insurrection period", and of course, on The Ceylonese kastane, with correlations often attributed to Dutch influence from the maritime shortwords or cutlasses, possible in the former two and doubtful but still possible in the latter, IMO.My guess is that the screw is indeed welded to a rat-tail tang for solidarity.
Two incredibly sweet swords by the way...donations to my collection are always welcome, with my address readily available.

Mike

Dajak · 9th May 2005, 04:40 PM

Hi Charles that are 2 very nice naburs I have send Rick a pic off naburs
the straight one can be seen also in the book from Zonneveld
There is one with a full brass hilt

RSWORD · 9th May 2005, 11:59 PM

Charles and Dajak,

Excellent examples posted! What has always impressed me about the majority of these weapons are how well made the blades are. They often have complicated fullering, spine work, yelmans, etc. and are quite substantial, well balanced weapons that feel really well in the hands. I am still waiting for the first wootz example to pop up!

Mark · 10th May 2005, 02:54 AM

Maybe I am seeing dha behind every tree, but I am struck by the resemblance of the tips to those found in dha, especially those of the nabur on both ends in Dajak's photo. Right down to the little flip on the tip of the right-hand one -- hua lu guy it would be called on a Thai sword.

Dajak · 10th May 2005, 06:12 AM

The end of most off the naburs are looking like Jimpuls some have krowits as can be seen on the straight ones so the influence from Dayaks on these swords can be notice ,
These weapons where used by sea dajaks pirates and malay pirates

Mark · 10th May 2005, 03:39 PM

Yes, the scrollwork on some is clearly reminiscent of mandau and kampilan. For comparison, this is hua lu guy ...

... and this is hua bua.

Rick · 10th May 2005, 04:02 PM

I think I see a very similar example to mine (fourth from right) . Do any of your examples have a red line painted on the hilt just above the ferrule ?

9th May 2005, 04:40 PM	#2
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi Charles that are 2 very nice naburs I have send Rick a pic off naburs the straight one can be seen also in the book from Zonneveld There is one with a full brass hilt Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 9th May 2005 at 06:40 PM.

10th May 2005, 04:02 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Dajak I think I see a very similar example to mine (fourth from right) . Do any of your examples have a red line painted on the hilt just above the ferrule ? Attached Images

8th May 2005, 08:11 AM	#1
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Similar hilts and guards are occasionally seen on Philippine swords circa the "insurrection period", and of course, on The Ceylonese kastane, with correlations often attributed to Dutch influence from the maritime shortwords or cutlasses, possible in the former two and doubtful but still possible in the latter, IMO.My guess is that the screw is indeed welded to a rat-tail tang for solidarity. Two incredibly sweet swords by the way...donations to my collection are always welcome, with my address readily available. Mike

9th May 2005, 11:59 PM	#3
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,093	Charles and Dajak, Excellent examples posted! What has always impressed me about the majority of these weapons are how well made the blades are. They often have complicated fullering, spine work, yelmans, etc. and are quite substantial, well balanced weapons that feel really well in the hands. I am still waiting for the first wootz example to pop up!

10th May 2005, 02:54 AM	#4
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Maybe I am seeing dha behind every tree, but I am struck by the resemblance of the tips to those found in dha, especially those of the nabur on both ends in Dajak's photo. Right down to the little flip on the tip of the right-hand one -- hua lu guy it would be called on a Thai sword.

10th May 2005, 06:12 AM	#5
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	The end of most off the naburs are looking like Jimpuls some have krowits as can be seen on the straight ones so the influence from Dayaks on these swords can be notice , These weapons where used by sea dajaks pirates and malay pirates

10th May 2005, 03:39 PM	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Yes, the scrollwork on some is clearly reminiscent of mandau and kampilan. For comparison, this is hua lu guy ... ... and this is hua bua.