Parang Latok

Dajak · 29th June 2008, 05:28 AM

Here are pics off the Latok the latok buku and the rare latok sadap .

Ben

CharlesS · 29th June 2008, 01:06 PM

Dajak,

Which one is the "buku"? I am not familiar with that term. What makes that type unique??

Dajak · 29th June 2008, 08:23 PM

Hi Charless the size make it buku or buko

Angled, largest width <5cm Latok Malay, Melanau

Angled, largest width >5cm Buko Land-Dayak

The smallest one is an buku/buko

Do you have the publication off Shelford if not let me now I will send it to you.

Ben

VVV · 9th July 2008, 08:21 AM

Nice collection!!!
The blade of the top one is interesting, it resembles a pandat blade.
The hilt looks a bit strange on that?
The brass dots I haven't seen before on a latok, interesting.

Here is another unusual latok hilt variation.

Michael

Battara · 9th July 2008, 09:28 PM

VVV that is one fascinating and wonderful hilt - I LOVE the knotwork carving!

Would you post a closeup?

VVV · 9th July 2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks,

That's the only one I have seen with that kind of hilt (so far).
Here are the only two I could find at the moment (as I am not at home now).

Michael

VVV · 26th September 2011, 09:13 AM

Sorry Jose,

Maybe a bit late but here are the close ups.
I still haven't seen any other with the same knotwork-motifs

Michael

CharlesS · 26th September 2011, 12:50 PM

I love the hilt as well. Great carving! Do you think it was ever been covered or bound on the handle?? Seems that the material would break or crack very easily otherwise, especially the way a latok strikes and the pressure on the hilt.

VVV · 26th September 2011, 02:46 PM

Yes, probably it had some rattan that was lost.
Usually they have a high metal collar.

Michael

Battara · 26th September 2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks Michael - again amazing knot work! Class A carving!

drac2k · 28th March 2017, 08:24 PM

I just received my first, what I believe to be a Parang Latok.It is a simple but elegant piece, which unfortunately is missing a ferrule ; I wonder would a brass or silver collar or even brass or silver wire be an appropriate repair ?

asomotif · 29th March 2017, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac2k

I just received my first, what I believe to be a Parang Latok.It is a simple but elegant piece, which unfortunately is missing a ferrule ; I wonder would a brass or silver collar or even brass or silver wire be an appropriate repair ?

I think it must have had a metal collar. This because the hilt is tappering towards the blade. wire would slip of eventually.

Nice carving on the handle. start to appreciate this type of weapon :-)

Best regards,
Willem

drac2k · 29th March 2017, 01:28 PM

Thanks, I think you are right.It has been on my "bucket list," for a while.

29th June 2008, 05:28 AM	#1
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Parang Latok Here are pics off the Latok the latok buku and the rare latok sadap . Ben Attached Images

9th July 2008, 08:21 AM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Nice collection!!! The blade of the top one is interesting, it resembles a pandat blade. The hilt looks a bit strange on that? The brass dots I haven't seen before on a latok, interesting. Here is another unusual latok hilt variation. Michael Attached Images

9th July 2008, 10:05 PM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks, That's the only one I have seen with that kind of hilt (so far). Here are the only two I could find at the moment (as I am not at home now). Michael Attached Images

26th September 2011, 09:13 AM	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Sorry Jose, Maybe a bit late but here are the close ups. I still haven't seen any other with the same knotwork-motifs Michael Attached Images

28th March 2017, 08:24 PM	#11
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,250	I just received my first, what I believe to be a Parang Latok.It is a simple but elegant piece, which unfortunately is missing a ferrule ; I wonder would a brass or silver collar or even brass or silver wire be an appropriate repair ? Attached Images

29th June 2008, 01:06 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Dajak, Which one is the "buku"? I am not familiar with that term. What makes that type unique??

29th June 2008, 08:23 PM	#3
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi Charless the size make it buku or buko Angled, largest width <5cm Latok Malay, Melanau Angled, largest width >5cm Buko Land-Dayak The smallest one is an buku/buko Do you have the publication off Shelford if not let me now I will send it to you. Ben

9th July 2008, 09:28 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	VVV that is one fascinating and wonderful hilt - I LOVE the knotwork carving! Would you post a closeup?

26th September 2011, 12:50 PM	#8
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I love the hilt as well. Great carving! Do you think it was ever been covered or bound on the handle?? Seems that the material would break or crack very easily otherwise, especially the way a latok strikes and the pressure on the hilt.

26th September 2011, 02:46 PM	#9
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, probably it had some rattan that was lost. Usually they have a high metal collar. Michael

26th September 2011, 05:47 PM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	Thanks Michael - again amazing knot work! Class A carving!

29th March 2017, 01:28 PM	#13
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,250	Thanks, I think you are right.It has been on my "bucket list," for a while.