Unknown sword! Possibly Sumatran Battak with Pamor?

William.m · 11th October 2013, 08:57 AM

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!

Sajen · 11th October 2013, 09:44 AM

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

kronckew · 11th October 2013, 09:45 AM

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

William.m · 11th October 2013, 10:01 AM

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!

William.m · 11th October 2013, 10:32 AM

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.

kronckew · 11th October 2013, 01:56 PM

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.

Rick · 11th October 2013, 03:05 PM

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 .

11th October 2013, 08:57 AM	#1
William.m Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 104	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, 10:32 AM	#5
William.m Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 104	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, 09:44 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	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
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	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
William.m Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 104	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, 01:56 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	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
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	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 .