Pendang

rockelk · 27th June 2019, 12:00 AM

I received a sword from Surabaya, Indonesia. Attached are some photos. The blades structure may be pattern-welded. The grain lines in it appear long and wavy. Would anyone tell me more about this item, level of quality, age, if I should attempt to improve the blades appearance, if so how? Polish, etch, arsenic trioxide, wash and dry,ect.
The final picture shows the condition of the scabbard complements of FedEx International. Repairing / resurrecting this sheath is going to be a challenge. To give credit, the shipper kindly, refunded my entire purchase.

Battara · 27th June 2019, 06:21 AM

Yes I agree - the blade is laminated.

kai · 28th June 2019, 07:41 AM

Welcome to the forum!

This seems to be an old pedang blade; possibly pamor adeg - sharper pics would help to confirm.

The scabbard and the hilt are a more recent addition - pretty much the same concept as with Japanese storage scabbards. Thus, not that much of a loss.

The value certainly is in the blade and pics will help to address quality as well as suitable strategies for improved staining.

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 8th July 2019, 10:06 AM

Hello Rockelk,

Welcome to the forum. I agree with Kai but I don't think that you need to polish the blade and give it a new etch, I just would remove the few rust spots.

Regards,
Detlef

rockelk · 9th July 2019, 01:38 AM

Thanks to all for the responses. rm

27th June 2019, 12:00 AM	#1
rockelk Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 42	Pendang I received a sword from Surabaya, Indonesia. Attached are some photos. The blades structure may be pattern-welded. The grain lines in it appear long and wavy. Would anyone tell me more about this item, level of quality, age, if I should attempt to improve the blades appearance, if so how? Polish, etch, arsenic trioxide, wash and dry,ect. The final picture shows the condition of the scabbard complements of FedEx International. Repairing / resurrecting this sheath is going to be a challenge. To give credit, the shipper kindly, refunded my entire purchase. Attached Images

9th July 2019, 01:38 AM	#5
rockelk Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 42	Responses Thanks to all for the responses. rm

27th June 2019, 06:21 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Yes I agree - the blade is laminated.

28th June 2019, 07:41 AM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Welcome to the forum! This seems to be an old pedang blade; possibly pamor adeg - sharper pics would help to confirm. The scabbard and the hilt are a more recent addition - pretty much the same concept as with Japanese storage scabbards. Thus, not that much of a loss. The value certainly is in the blade and pics will help to address quality as well as suitable strategies for improved staining. Regards, Kai

8th July 2019, 10:06 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hello Rockelk, Welcome to the forum. I agree with Kai but I don't think that you need to polish the blade and give it a new etch, I just would remove the few rust spots. Regards, Detlef