Parang Latok

VVV · 26th September 2011, 03:46 PM

Yes, probably it had some rattan that was lost.
Usually they have a high metal collar.

Michael

Battara · 26th September 2011, 06:47 PM

Thanks Michael - again amazing knot work! Class A carving!

drac2k · 28th March 2017, 09:24 PM

I just received my first, what I believe to be a Parang Latok.It is a simple but elegant piece, which unfortunately is missing a ferrule ; I wonder would a brass or silver collar or even brass or silver wire be an appropriate repair ?

asomotif · 29th March 2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

I just received my first, what I believe to be a Parang Latok.It is a simple but elegant piece, which unfortunately is missing a ferrule ; I wonder would a brass or silver collar or even brass or silver wire be an appropriate repair ?

I think it must have had a metal collar. This because the hilt is tappering towards the blade. wire would slip of eventually.

Nice carving on the handle. start to appreciate this type of weapon :-)

Best regards,
Willem

drac2k · 29th March 2017, 02:28 PM

Thanks, I think you are right.It has been on my "bucket list," for a while.

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	I just received my first, what I believe to be a Parang Latok.It is a simple but elegant piece, which unfortunately is missing a ferrule ; I wonder would a brass or silver collar or even brass or silver wire be an appropriate repair ? Attached Images

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VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, probably it had some rattan that was lost. Usually they have a high metal collar. Michael

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	Thanks Michael - again amazing knot work! Class A carving!

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks, I think you are right.It has been on my "bucket list," for a while.