Klewang ? 1

Albert · 25th May 2017, 08:30 PM

A very nice weapon. The hair is, in my opinion, a later addition.

Athanase · 29th May 2017, 07:37 PM

For me, it's Co Jang from North Sumatra (Aceh etc...).

kai · 30th May 2017, 01:03 AM

Hello Thomas,

Definitely from the greater Aceh region or sphere of influence. Just remove the hair, and the sword will be happy...

The generic name would be gliwang (= klewang) but local names do change for the same type of blade.

Are those dark spots close to the back of the blade leftover depressions from bladesmithing? If so, this may hint to local production in a remote area - certainly unusual for Aceh!

Regards,
Kai

25th May 2017, 08:30 PM	#1
Albert Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 200	Nice A very nice weapon. The hair is, in my opinion, a later addition.

29th May 2017, 07:37 PM	#2
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 417	For me, it's Co Jang from North Sumatra (Aceh etc...).

30th May 2017, 01:03 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Thomas, Definitely from the greater Aceh region or sphere of influence. Just remove the hair, and the sword will be happy... The generic name would be gliwang (= klewang) but local names do change for the same type of blade. Are those dark spots close to the back of the blade leftover depressions from bladesmithing? If so, this may hint to local production in a remote area - certainly unusual for Aceh! Regards, Kai