North Sumatra Klewang

Athanase · 17th January 2021, 10:11 PM

For the paint, yes it seems to have originally covered the entire handle.
The rattan braiding must have dried and retracted because it is moving a bit. I was thinking of trying on a small area with turpentine oil.

Sajen · 17th January 2021, 10:44 PM

Kai is correct, we have had the discussion before. I guess that Albert was going with Sibeth. See this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=Batak+sword

So it's possible that these swords originated in Palembang. The sword in the above thread has carvings at the handle which look more Palenbang than Batak.

Regarding the paint at the handle, I would try very carefully different agents like alcohol, benzin, acetone and so on. But like said, very very carefully. At the wooden part of the handle I would use the finest steel wool. Oiling like Kai suggests can help lose the paint.
With a clean blade and handle it will look great IMVHO. I don't think that the paint has something to do with its history.

Regards,
Detlef

17th January 2021, 10:44 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Kai is correct, we have had the discussion before. I guess that Albert was going with Sibeth. See this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=Batak+sword So it's possible that these swords originated in Palembang. The sword in the above thread has carvings at the handle which look more Palenbang than Batak. Regarding the paint at the handle, I would try very carefully different agents like alcohol, benzin, acetone and so on. But like said, very very carefully. At the wooden part of the handle I would use the finest steel wool. Oiling like Kai suggests can help lose the paint. With a clean blade and handle it will look great IMVHO. I don't think that the paint has something to do with its history. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

17th January 2021, 10:11 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 417	For the paint, yes it seems to have originally covered the entire handle. The rattan braiding must have dried and retracted because it is moving a bit. I was thinking of trying on a small area with turpentine oil.