Ceker Kidang variation? Some said not - Pedang

Amuk Murugul · 16th July 2022, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Hello Amuk.

Your sword in the center of your last picture looks like a Moro bangkung. Do you know where it is from?

Regards,

Ian

Hullo Ian:

The item you refer to is a golok beubeut-njéré/bandoel/lamang from Soenda (western Java).
It has a stereotypical djéngkol-sahoeloe handle (the "nodule" appearing to jut out from the top of the "pommel" is actually a trick of the lighting).
The blade is of "higher" quality and designed to be strong and light, but primarily for use as a chopper.

Best,

Ian · 17th July 2022, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul

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The blade is of "higher" quality and designed to be strong and light, but primarily for use as a chopper. ...

Similar characteristics to a Moro bangkung. Parallel development or one culture adopting from another? Even the long silver ferrule looks like a Moro punto.

Battara · 19th July 2022, 01:38 AM

Ian I was thinking the same thing! Could have fooled me (and did).

On a second glance however, the "belly" of the middle blade is not straight but slightly curved or convex at the edge. Moro banking are usually straight at the edge.

Still love it and the double twist core.

19th July 2022, 01:38 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Ian I was thinking the same thing! Could have fooled me (and did). On a second glance however, the "belly" of the middle blade is not straight but slightly curved or convex at the edge. Moro banking are usually straight at the edge. Still love it and the double twist core.