what is this??

Kubur · 4th March 2018, 10:52 PM

Hi Guys,

What is this?
Is it a pedang? a pedang lurus?
I don't know what it is but i like it...

kai · 5th March 2018, 08:34 AM

Hello Kubur,

Yes, it's a pedang.

Orang Jawa would probably call it a pedang tusuk. Not sure what the preferred name would be for orang Sunda (AFAIK, [pe]dang implies a curved blade in that language). In Sumatra this would be a relatively rare blade type, probably without any well-known dedicated name. Pedang lurus will be understood by all speakers of Bahasa Indonesia, I guess.

The hilt seems well carved and is not uncommon on (southern) Sumatra. The leather-covered scabbard and (later?) brass fittings may suggest a Sunda origin IMHO.

Regards,
Kai

Kubur · 5th March 2018, 03:48 PM

Hi Kai,

Thank you it's very informative, clear and precise!

Best,
Kubur

Sajen · 5th March 2018, 05:54 PM

Hello Kubur,

you are not wrong, the blade shape is typical for a pedang lurus but I agree with Kai that it is a pedang as the complete sword.
Leather scabbards I know only from Java. I never has seen a leather scabbard by any Sunda swords.

The pamor look also very Javanese to my eyes.
It's a very interesting short sword for sure!

Regards,
Detlef

Kubur · 6th March 2018, 09:04 AM

Hi Detlef,

Thank you for your message.
I agree it's a nice animal!

satsujinken · 5th April 2019, 11:29 AM

interesting bit

as the blade is clearly suduk maru sword (maru stabbing-sword) and the handle looked sumatran to me

DOnny

4th March 2018, 10:52 PM	#1
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5th March 2018, 08:34 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Kubur, Yes, it's a pedang. Orang Jawa would probably call it a pedang tusuk. Not sure what the preferred name would be for orang Sunda (AFAIK, [pe]dang implies a curved blade in that language). In Sumatra this would be a relatively rare blade type, probably without any well-known dedicated name. Pedang lurus will be understood by all speakers of Bahasa Indonesia, I guess. The hilt seems well carved and is not uncommon on (southern) Sumatra. The leather-covered scabbard and (later?) brass fittings may suggest a Sunda origin IMHO. Regards, Kai

5th March 2018, 03:48 PM	#3
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Kai, Thank you it's very informative, clear and precise! Best, Kubur

5th March 2018, 05:54 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,125	Hello Kubur, you are not wrong, the blade shape is typical for a pedang lurus but I agree with Kai that it is a pedang as the complete sword. Leather scabbards I know only from Java. I never has seen a leather scabbard by any Sunda swords. The pamor look also very Javanese to my eyes. It's a very interesting short sword for sure! Regards, Detlef

6th March 2018, 09:04 AM	#5
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Detlef, Thank you for your message. I agree it's a nice animal!

5th April 2019, 11:29 AM	#6
satsujinken Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surabaya - Indonesia Posts: 199	interesting bit as the blade is clearly suduk maru sword (maru stabbing-sword) and the handle looked sumatran to me DOnny