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11th October 2013, 08:57 AM | #1 |
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Unknown sword! Possibly Sumatran Battak with Pamor?
Hello all,
I have had this sword in my collection for many years having originally bought it on a whim from ebay from south east Asia. I am posting it here as I would love to know what exactly it is as I haven't seen many like it. Also the sword has this amazing perfume scented oil that I can't quite pin down as to what it is. I would love to find out so I could re-apply to the blade. Thanks all! Last edited by William.m; 11th October 2013 at 09:28 AM. |
11th October 2013, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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Hello William,
can you post some more pictures from the sword where we can see the handle and an overall view of the sword? Regards, Detlef |
11th October 2013, 09:45 AM | #3 |
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do you have photos of the blade/grip & scabbard? might help pin it down.
oil is scented with flowers, can be coconut oil, mineral oil. see this link for a recipe: LINKY edited: i see me and sajen posted over each other. luckily we agree |
11th October 2013, 10:01 AM | #4 |
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Here are some additional photos for you chaps! Apologies for the poor quality, I snapped them this morning on my phone.
Also thank you for the link for the recipe, I may give it a go! |
11th October 2013, 10:32 AM | #5 |
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OK so through searching though 8 year old emails I have managed to find the seller I originally bought the sword from, and by going though his listings he has a sword currently up for sale that is very similar to the one in question.
Last edited by William.m; 11th October 2013 at 03:12 PM. Reason: Removed ebay link :) |
11th October 2013, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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hopefully sajen has some new info where it comes from. to me it looks like an older parang blade redressed in a new set of generic clothes (grip & scabbard), still nice tho.
it's like a japanese sword in shirasaya. |
11th October 2013, 03:05 PM | #7 |
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Could be, but I would find it a bit unsettling to see almost the exact same blade offered in the same dress .
Also William, active auctions are not allowed to be posted here . |
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