Parang Latok

drac2k · 28th March 2017, 08:24 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, 09:38 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, 01:28 PM

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

28th March 2017, 08:24 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	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

29th March 2017, 01:28 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks, I think you are right.It has been on my "bucket list," for a while.