Some information...comments...a help

blacklacrau · 9th September 2008, 02:39 PM

Hi
I would like to have some information about this blade. Could any of you give me some idea as to possible age, origin, is it a weapon or a heavy duty tool…a fake….or authentic?, etc
Could this be from borneo?
Malay?

I would appreciate any comments or information you may have.
Thanks in advance for any comments.

Atlantia · 9th September 2008, 08:18 PM

Well, I'm a bit nervous about treading into other peoples territory here, but I believe thats a Malayan 'Parang'. I believe thats a generic Malay word covering a wide range of knives, but I'm sure the experts in that area will be able to give you an exact description of your knife.

Regards
Gene

Gonzalo G · 9th September 2008, 10:57 PM

Boa tarde, Blacklacrau. I´m sorry for not beign capable of helping. This kind weapons are not my best area of knowledge. I just wanted to ask you the measures of your piece. It seems tha the blade thickness is about 5-6mm on the back at the base, isn´t it? From which material is made the woven ring on the hilt? Thank you very much.
Uma saudação

Gonzalo

blacklacrau · 10th September 2008, 12:40 AM

Hi
The all piece is 46,5 cm long;
the blade 34 cm;
blade thickness on the back at the base 6 mm;
the woven ring of the hilt is made of ratan.

Many thank´s.

Best regards...Saudações

Rick · 10th September 2008, 03:26 AM

A golok, or perhaps a smallish Bangkung ?
The pommel looks S. Philippines .

The forging is kind of 'down home' ; rough in other words .
This crudeness is not often (IMO) seen in Moro work .

Jim McDougall · 10th September 2008, 03:59 AM

looks a lot like a Mexican machete blade, cuchillo de costa, 20th c. the hilt seems Filipino.

9th September 2008, 02:39 PM	#1
blacklacrau Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 50	Some information...comments...a help Hi I would like to have some information about this blade. Could any of you give me some idea as to possible age, origin, is it a weapon or a heavy duty tool…a fake….or authentic?, etc Could this be from borneo? Malay? I would appreciate any comments or information you may have. Thanks in advance for any comments. Attached Images

10th September 2008, 03:26 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,287	A golok, or perhaps a smallish Bangkung ? The pommel looks S. Philippines . The forging is kind of 'down home' ; rough in other words . This crudeness is not often (IMO) seen in Moro work . Last edited by Rick; 10th September 2008 at 03:38 AM.

9th September 2008, 08:18 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Well, I'm a bit nervous about treading into other peoples territory here, but I believe thats a Malayan 'Parang'. I believe thats a generic Malay word covering a wide range of knives, but I'm sure the experts in that area will be able to give you an exact description of your knife. Regards Gene

9th September 2008, 10:57 PM	#3
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	Boa tarde, Blacklacrau. I´m sorry for not beign capable of helping. This kind weapons are not my best area of knowledge. I just wanted to ask you the measures of your piece. It seems tha the blade thickness is about 5-6mm on the back at the base, isn´t it? From which material is made the woven ring on the hilt? Thank you very much. Uma saudação Gonzalo

10th September 2008, 12:40 AM	#4
blacklacrau Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 50	Hi The all piece is 46,5 cm long; the blade 34 cm; blade thickness on the back at the base 6 mm; the woven ring of the hilt is made of ratan. Many thank´s. Best regards...Saudações

10th September 2008, 03:59 AM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,894	looks a lot like a Mexican machete blade, cuchillo de costa, 20th c. the hilt seems Filipino.