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Old 21st January 2016, 05:21 PM   #1
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Default At Last a Bird Pommel Malay Sundang!!!

I have been looking for a Malay sundang with a unique bird pommel for a long time...since VVV introduced them to me many years ago. They have, until recently, been most elusive, but with Maurice's help I was finally able to acquire one. Here it is after some clean-up and minor restoration.

The hilt is nicely dressed and the pommel well carved from horn. The blade is typically well executed and chiseled and features a rather unique 1.25in. rib reinforcing the end of the blade and point.

It is really a most welcomed and prized piece!

Input welcome.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 24.25in.
Blade length: 19.75in.
Average blade width: 1.25in.
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Old 21st January 2016, 06:37 PM   #2
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THAT'S A BEAUTY AND DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT. IT LOOKS LIKE A EAGLE HEAD POMMEL TOP QUALITY THRU-OUT, YOU FIND THE COOLEST TOYS
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Old 21st January 2016, 06:38 PM   #3
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stunningly gorgeous!
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Old 21st January 2016, 07:16 PM   #4
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The little spine that runs from the end of the fuller to the tip of the blade is a nice touch.
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Old 21st January 2016, 07:32 PM   #5
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Hello Charles,

great sundang, I am green with envy. Is it the same from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=malay+sundang

Is it the original scabbard and restored?

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Old 21st January 2016, 09:53 PM   #6
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Is it the same from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=malay+sundang

Is it the original scabbard and restored?

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Thanks guys!

Detlef, that one in the thread mentioned is the same, but I did not own it then, and actually I forgot it had already been posted then.

The scabbard had the horn chape rebuilt, and added the metal band. I am sure some would disagree, but I preferred the hilt polished to better appreciate its original appearance and materials used.
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Old 21st January 2016, 10:50 PM   #7
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The scabbard had the horn chape rebuilt, and added the metal band. I am sure some would disagree, but I preferred the hilt polished to better appreciate its original appearance and materials used.
Hello Charles,

the restore job of the scabbard is very nicely done. I like the beautiful grain at the cross piece from the scabbard. And I like the polished up metal fittings from the hilt, it's look much better now. I know that others will disagree but think about this like you. Is the white metal silver?

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