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27th September 2016, 04:11 PM
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Batak Sword
See Trad Weapons fig 431 page 109
I am sure that this is a Batak Piso Sanalenggam. No scabbard. Decorated brass ferrule. Horn Hilt. Not something you see every day, in fact it's the first one that I have owned. All comments welcome and are there any more out there? Regards Roy |
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27th September 2016, 05:26 PM
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I LIKE IT. A TYPE OF SWORD I HAVE NOT SEEN BEFORE, BUT THEN I DON'T REMEMBER EVERYTHING THESE DAYS
 NICE WIRE WORK ON THE BRASS FERRULE, IS THE HANDLE WOOD OR HORN? HOW IS THE BALANCE IT LOOKS LIKE A GOOD HEAVY CHOPPER THAT HAS SEEN LOTS OF USE AND WOULD HAVE SOME STORIES TO TELL.
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27th September 2016, 05:40 PM
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I agree Royston. This is a very nice example of a quite rare sword. The scabbards for these are most unusual and interesting.
I purchased this one from Oriental Arms several years ago: |
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27th September 2016, 11:52 PM
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Yes, a Piso Sanalenggam, nice very old example. Sadly seems the blade very pitted. Rare sword.
Regards, Detlef |
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28th September 2016, 11:28 PM
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Thanks Gentlemen
Obviously there are not many around. Charles, is the scabbard wide throated or is there a cut away at the back to allow entry ? Detlef, it is not badly pitted, more discoloured with faint pitting. It should clean up well. Cheers Roy |
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28th September 2016, 11:51 PM
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Again, congrats for a rare find. Regards, Detlef |
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