1st September 2023, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Panabas?
Is this a panabas? It has a very simple handle with a decorated ferrule, a thick spine and a laminated blade. Sharp and heavy.
Dimensions Length 91.5cm Blade length 53.5cm Blade width 2cm > 5cm > point Ferrule length 7cm Ferrule width 3.5cm Grip length 7.5cm Grip width 2.5cm > 3.5cm |
1st September 2023, 07:28 PM | #2 |
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Hello Philip,
No, it's from Indonesia, Madura and called celurit! A very nice one and very old, mid 19th century. Rare find. See here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=celurit Take heed of #13, therefore my dating. If you ever find it boring, I would be glad to give it a new home. Regards, Detlef |
1st September 2023, 07:30 PM | #3 |
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This one is now in my possession. Blade and ferrule are forged from one piece, i. e. the "ferrule" isn't separate, I guess by your example it's the same. The handle of mine was shortened at one point in its history. When you can see some hard and bloody pictures google for carok Madura, these weapons were used in duels, still today! When you read the given thread you get all the information about your sickle sword.
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2nd September 2023, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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Great items guys! Darn, another thing I have to put on the "want list."
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5th September 2023, 04:49 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Detlef, much appreciated.
That 'Want List' never seems to get shorter! |
5th September 2023, 06:17 PM | #6 |
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You're welcome Philip!
Just won a brother of the celurit, an arit, I guess from Madura as well. Attached a picture from the seller. Best regards, Detlef |
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