Klewang Sumatra

KuKulzA28 · 23rd August 2010, 12:55 AM

Hello guys, been awhile since I've posted here with anything meaningful to contribute. I've been saving up for this baby for awhile now. It is my favorite style of klewang from Sumatra, and it seems to be in good condition. It definitely feels well-made and deadly. It's not the silver ones that I've seen on sale here and there. The pamor blade is slightly nicked here and there and the carved grip laid onto the handle has cracks. The pommel lacks the usual floral carvings. I was told that this piece is definitely more than 100 years old, but not sure how much older than that. The blade was blackened back in 1999 the traditional way with acids, and it was secured back into the handle with resin this year. Any restoration was done within the past decade I think.

Anyone know the ethnic and geographic origin of these blades and what their name would be? I have searched this forum but I haven't found the specific name of this klewang style. I know very little about this style of blade, I just like the look and feel of it.

EDIT: I will try to take better pictures tomorrow

Battara · 23rd August 2010, 01:46 AM

Don't know if this will be helpful but the metals on the hilt appear to be white nickel-copper and copper.

Rick · 23rd August 2010, 02:43 AM

Many of these are found on Lombok also .

My example was sourced from there .

Whether it's Sasak or Sumatran is probably anyone's guess (IMO).

One of the sharpest swords I own .

KuKulzA28 · 23rd August 2010, 03:06 AM

Thanks Battara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Many of these are found on Lombok also .

My example was sourced from there .

Whether it's Sasak or Sumatran is probably anyone's guess (IMO).

One of the sharpest swords I own .

It's Sumatran I'm pretty sure, but the similarity of Lombok pedangs and klewangs IS very interesting

KuKulzA28 · 23rd August 2010, 06:21 AM

Rick if ya don't mind, feel free to share a picture of your klewang!

....
some other people's examples of this klewang
(the blade shape doesn't seem to appear on lombok though everything else about it seems to)

could only find these pictures right now
found others, but they were for sale on websites, can't link to those

EriksEdge (recently sold, so it's OK)

CharlesS (here's his thread)

Rick · 23rd August 2010, 03:56 PM

A different point style; but the same blade construction as yours .
I have had this for at least 10 years; it was sourced from Lombok .

23rd August 2010, 12:55 AM	#1
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Klewang Sumatra Hello guys, been awhile since I've posted here with anything meaningful to contribute. I've been saving up for this baby for awhile now. It is my favorite style of klewang from Sumatra, and it seems to be in good condition. It definitely feels well-made and deadly. It's not the silver ones that I've seen on sale here and there. The pamor blade is slightly nicked here and there and the carved grip laid onto the handle has cracks. The pommel lacks the usual floral carvings. I was told that this piece is definitely more than 100 years old, but not sure how much older than that. The blade was blackened back in 1999 the traditional way with acids, and it was secured back into the handle with resin this year. Any restoration was done within the past decade I think. Anyone know the ethnic and geographic origin of these blades and what their name would be? I have searched this forum but I haven't found the specific name of this klewang style. I know very little about this style of blade, I just like the look and feel of it. EDIT: I will try to take better pictures tomorrow Last edited by KuKulzA28; 23rd August 2010 at 01:16 AM.

23rd August 2010, 03:56 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	A different point style; but the same blade construction as yours . I have had this for at least 10 years; it was sourced from Lombok . Attached Images

23rd August 2010, 01:46 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Don't know if this will be helpful but the metals on the hilt appear to be white nickel-copper and copper.

23rd August 2010, 02:43 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Many of these are found on Lombok also . My example was sourced from there . Whether it's Sasak or Sumatran is probably anyone's guess (IMO). One of the sharpest swords I own .

23rd August 2010, 06:21 AM	#5
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Rick if ya don't mind, feel free to share a picture of your klewang! .... some other people's examples of this klewang (the blade shape doesn't seem to appear on lombok though everything else about it seems to) could only find these pictures right now found others, but they were for sale on websites, can't link to those EriksEdge (recently sold, so it's OK) CharlesS (here's his thread)