old ? indonesian ? parang

[kai]

Hello Franc,

I'm with Detlef - just some limited TLC will do: It's a genuine, antique dua lalan with just a few losses.

The pamor blade could use thorough cleaning for long-term preservation. Just some minor cleaning of the fittings will do IMHO. Maybe post some updated pics for additional comments later.

The bone inlay is most probably water buffalo - I haven't tested my specimens yet though.

Regards,
Kai

[francantolin]

Ok, Thank you !!!

I will keep the original rotan wrappings , no worries
( I thought it was a later / recent change )

I will take the time for find the maximum of informations/ rotan wraps
or just keep it like that ( just clean the blade )

Kind regards !!!

[francantolin]

And really nice sword !!!!!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by francantolin

And really nice sword !!!!!

Thank you!

Best regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by francantolin

I will take the time for find the maximum of informations/ rotan wraps
or just keep it like that

Somewhere in an old thread was shown how to do such a wrapping, I think Charles has shown it once.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Maybe post some updated pics for additional comments later.

Agree with Kai, not so many dua lalans got posted at this place and it's every time good to see as many as possible examples for study and reference.

Originally Posted by kai

The bone inlay is most probably water buffalo - I haven't tested my specimens yet though.

I also haven't tested my examples but the feel is like very hard plastic or ceramic, so my guess. But water buffalo is a very good assumption!