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DAHenkel · 18th December 2004, 05:02 AM

Not a sundang and not old but probably forged in Malaysia rather than Madura. Madurese blades are much more Javanese - even when they try and forge Bugis or Malay style blades. Lots of smiths churning out fakes in Pasir Mas and Bulok Susu these days

18th December 2004, 05:02 AM	#11
DAHenkel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 125	Not a sundang and not old but probably forged in Malaysia rather than Madura. Madurese blades are much more Javanese - even when they try and forge Bugis or Malay style blades. Lots of smiths churning out fakes in Pasir Mas and Bulok Susu these days