HEMBRUG KLEWANG for comment.

Amuk Murugul · 24th June 2011, 11:27 PM

Hullo David,

Slight correction: 'N' merely stands for 'nieuw'/new i.e.the date following refers to when the scabbard was made.
'CW' stands for (Artillerie) Constructie Winkel or (Artillery) Construction Shop /Factory. The stamp was originally 'ACW'. The 'W' is also often referred to as 'Werkplaats'/Workplace.
There was a 'Centrale Werktplaats' in Bandoeng, constructed in 1947, but it didn't last long.

Java battle-order prior to surrender on 11/03/1942:

Commander on Java was Lieutenant-General Hein Ter Poorten with headquarters in Bandoeng.

Battalion II was part of the 2nd KNIL Infantry Division under the command of Major-General Pierre A. Cox.

Hope it helps.

Best,

katana · 25th June 2011, 12:17 AM

Thank you Amuk

What I thought was a late issue WW2 sword....has become a weapon with an interesting history

Kind Regards David

asomotif · 25th June 2011, 01:31 PM

Interesting.
So this klewang may have a story to tell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Java_(1942)

Where did you get it David ?

katana · 25th June 2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by asomotif

Interesting.
So this klewang may have a story to tell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Java_(1942)

Where did you get it David ?

Hi Willem

I bought this privately.....it was cluttering up a garage

The seller believed it was WW2 ... ie 45 being the year ....I knew Hembrug had ceased production before 1945, so assumed a re-hilt and took a chance. I can see these would have been quite effective in jungle environments and was surprised at the sharpness (I've a cut finger to prove it) after being untouched for so long.

Kind Regards David

katana · 26th June 2011, 08:01 PM

Just received a reply from the seller. Bought by him in the '90's in a junk shop. Later he saw a very similar sword in a Militaria museum which was stated as being used to cut lead to strenghen the sword arm ......has anyone heard of this....

Best
David

Atlantia · 26th June 2011, 09:35 PM

Great find David.

I'd quite like one myself!

I always think of the 'cold steel 1917 Cutlass' cut tests when I think of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Qpz...ure=grec_index
Tremendously effective thing. No beach mat in Kent is safe now!

Norman McCormick · 26th June 2011, 10:19 PM

Hi David,
'Leadcutter cutlass' used in Britain in the latter half of the 19thC to strengthen the arm! A variety were certainly made by Wilkinson I'm not sure if there were any other makers.
Regards,
Norman.

katana · 26th June 2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Great find David.

Tremendously effective thing. No beach mat in Kent is safe now!

Hi Gene......you know me so well

. Yes the sword is very agile and swift ...I can imagine a devastating weapon, in skilled hand(s), in close, confined environments. All the best

David

24th June 2011, 11:27 PM	#1
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 474	Hullo David, Slight correction: 'N' merely stands for 'nieuw'/new i.e.the date following refers to when the scabbard was made. 'CW' stands for (Artillerie) Constructie Winkel or (Artillery) Construction Shop /Factory. The stamp was originally 'ACW'. The 'W' is also often referred to as 'Werkplaats'/Workplace. There was a 'Centrale Werktplaats' in Bandoeng, constructed in 1947, but it didn't last long. Java battle-order prior to surrender on 11/03/1942: Commander on Java was Lieutenant-General Hein Ter Poorten with headquarters in Bandoeng. Battalion II was part of the 2nd KNIL Infantry Division under the command of Major-General Pierre A. Cox. Hope it helps. Best, Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 24th June 2011 at 11:46 PM.

25th June 2011, 12:17 AM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thank you Amuk What I thought was a late issue WW2 sword....has become a weapon with an interesting history Kind Regards David

25th June 2011, 01:31 PM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	Interesting. So this klewang may have a story to tell. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Java_(1942) Where did you get it David ?

26th June 2011, 08:01 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Just received a reply from the seller. Bought by him in the '90's in a junk shop. Later he saw a very similar sword in a Militaria museum which was stated as being used to cut lead to strenghen the sword arm ......has anyone heard of this.... Best David

26th June 2011, 09:35 PM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Great find David. I'd quite like one myself! I always think of the 'cold steel 1917 Cutlass' cut tests when I think of these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Qpz...ure=grec_index Tremendously effective thing. No beach mat in Kent is safe now!

26th June 2011, 10:19 PM	#7
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,646	Hi David, 'Leadcutter cutlass' used in Britain in the latter half of the 19thC to strengthen the arm! A variety were certainly made by Wilkinson I'm not sure if there were any other makers. Regards, Norman.