Is this a Ladieng ?

RhysMichael · 30th August 2007, 11:53 PM

Is this a Ladieng ? It looks to have a pattern in the metal that could be brough out by cleaning then etching but the picture is poor. I hope to post better ones soon

VVV · 31st August 2007, 07:02 AM

John,

I would call it that. But Ladieng is a wider classification for Sumatran blades than the one in van Z according to my understanding.

Michael

kai · 31st August 2007, 08:19 AM

Congrats, John - seems to be a nice piece! I'm looking forward to seeing it cleaned & stained.

The hilt is a bit more angled than in many Ladieng. I'd be interested to hear how it handles once you receive it.

Seems to be a long example. What's the length of the blade only?

Regards,
Kai

30th August 2007, 11:53 PM	#1
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Is this a Ladieng ? Is this a Ladieng ? It looks to have a pattern in the metal that could be brough out by cleaning then etching but the picture is poor. I hope to post better ones soon

31st August 2007, 07:02 AM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	John, I would call it that. But Ladieng is a wider classification for Sumatran blades than the one in van Z according to my understanding. Michael

31st August 2007, 08:19 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Congrats, John - seems to be a nice piece! I'm looking forward to seeing it cleaned & stained. The hilt is a bit more angled than in many Ladieng. I'd be interested to hear how it handles once you receive it. Seems to be a long example. What's the length of the blade only? Regards, Kai