A Lovely Indonesian Pedang With Solid Brass Hilt

CharlesS · 30th December 2016, 06:14 PM

Here is a pedang type we have seen many times. It differs only in its unique features of a nicely executed solid brass hilt and heavy blade. This hilt and a slightly thicker than typical blade give it, as mentioned, an unusually heavy feel and bring great power to the slashing stroke. The blade is pattern welded in typical form with very precise fullering and a tempered edge for about the last 11in. of the blade.

I can't say for certain where specifically this one is from, but my guess is Sumatra. I am certainly open to any input on this.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 30in.
Blade length: 25in.
Blade width at the forte: 1.5in.
Blade thickness at the forte: .25in.

Battara · 30th December 2016, 10:13 PM

WOW! Never seen a solid brass hilted one of these before!

Ian · 31st December 2016, 12:07 AM

Great sword Charles. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Ian

Robert · 31st December 2016, 07:36 AM

A truly beautiful sword Charles especially with the cast? brass hilt. Thank you for posting it here for discussion. Could you possibly post a few close-ups of both sides of the blade as well. Great catch.

Best,
Robert

danny1976 · 31st December 2016, 12:54 PM

Nice pedang .
Do you consider to give it a warangan treatment ? It has a nice batu lapak at the base.

CharlesS · 31st December 2016, 02:14 PM

Yes, it needs a good Indonesian style "wash", but I don't have the needed chemicals here.

30th December 2016, 06:14 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	A Lovely Indonesian Pedang With Solid Brass Hilt Here is a pedang type we have seen many times. It differs only in its unique features of a nicely executed solid brass hilt and heavy blade. This hilt and a slightly thicker than typical blade give it, as mentioned, an unusually heavy feel and bring great power to the slashing stroke. The blade is pattern welded in typical form with very precise fullering and a tempered edge for about the last 11in. of the blade. I can't say for certain where specifically this one is from, but my guess is Sumatra. I am certainly open to any input on this. Dimensions: Overall length: 30in. Blade length: 25in. Blade width at the forte: 1.5in. Blade thickness at the forte: .25in. Attached Images

30th December 2016, 10:13 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	WOW! Never seen a solid brass hilted one of these before!

31st December 2016, 12:07 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Great sword Charles. Thanks for sharing the pics. Ian

31st December 2016, 07:36 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	A truly beautiful sword Charles especially with the cast? brass hilt. Thank you for posting it here for discussion. Could you possibly post a few close-ups of both sides of the blade as well. Great catch. Best, Robert

31st December 2016, 12:54 PM	#5
danny1976 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 245	Nice pedang . Do you consider to give it a warangan treatment ? It has a nice batu lapak at the base.

31st December 2016, 02:14 PM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Yes, it needs a good Indonesian style "wash", but I don't have the needed chemicals here.