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Just won my first keping by a German auction house. It was described as klewang from South Mindanao, Zamboanga. 49,5 cm overall with a blade from 37,7 cm. Ferrule from iron. Pictures from the auction house.
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Hi Sajen,
Interesting looking blade. The scabbard style is circa 1960-1970 with peripheral nails holding the two pieces together, and the smooth surface with rounded toe. Maranao work I suspect, perhaps made in Zamboanga. The multi-pinned pommel is consistent with mid- to late- 20th C work also. |
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Regards, Detlef |
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Is the upturned point the main feature that indicates this is a keping? Hope to see it cleaned up.
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Great catch Sajen; they must be rare as I can't remember ever seeing another one.
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Here you go! It's 49,5 cm long with a blade from 37,5 cm. Blade is 5 mm thick at the spine behind the handle.
Blade don't fit inside the scabbard, I guess due to the shrinking of the wood. Blade is still very sharp and I guess that it was used, there are several nicks in the edge. Regards, Detlef |
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Cool - Definitely has it's own style. Thank you for the update.
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