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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portugal
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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. |
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Sharp end
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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 |
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#3 |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Nothern Mexico
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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 |
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#4 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portugal
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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 |
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#5 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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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. |
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#6 |
Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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looks a lot like a Mexican machete blade, cuchillo de costa, 20th c. the hilt seems Filipino.
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