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kai · 20th September 2011, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the pics, Charles!

Looks like a Malay sundang to me (i. e. peninsular). AFAIK, the blade is not from Mindanao nor Sulu. The pommel as well as the silverwork have a Malay feel to them, too.

Regards,
Kai

20th September 2011, 11:41 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Thanks for the pics, Charles! Looks like a Malay sundang to me (i. e. peninsular). AFAIK, the blade is not from Mindanao nor Sulu. The pommel as well as the silverwork have a Malay feel to them, too. Regards, Kai