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Hi all,
I have this bendo (Van Zonneveld book pag.34). I have found no thread on this kind of tool/weapon. Looking at the sheat it seems from Java. Someone knows what does mean the mark "UKI" on the blade? Any help will be appreciated. Regards Paolo |
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A quick search shows that UKI is a trademark in UK(?).
See here... ![]() Bendo are mostly found in Java but can be found on the coastal areas of Sumatra too, afaik. This bendo's hilt is a simplified form, made of horn. Usually it is more decorated. Last edited by Alam Shah; 5th January 2007 at 04:40 PM. Reason: spelling |
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Are you sure the middle letter is a 'K'
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Alam,
Also I'm a little confused. Really I bought it in England, but it was detailed as XIX century; I guessed first half of XX, but the trademark You sent is really too recent. Katana, The pic of the mark is all I can give to you ! Regards Paolo |
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Paolo,
I think that UKI is the mark of the maker. Something tells me your blade isn't very old, I guess second half of the XX century. This is mine. Also a rather simple example. |
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Henk,
very nice. The hilt and also of the scabbard looks very similar in shape to my one. Paolo |
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