Curious Borneo Sword

CharlesS · 7th May 2017, 06:08 PM

Here is a curious little sword I would love to get some feedback from. I don't think it is particularly old, probably WWII or after, but the blade and hilt combination are quite unusual, and yet all are clearly "born together". The blade is heavy and thick at 19in. The hilt appears to be iron wood. The sharp portion of blade, and the scabbard, are more Dayak in appearance to me, while the hilt and forte looks more Murut...a very strange combo in my eyes.

I will appreciate any thoughts put forth...

Battara · 7th May 2017, 07:17 PM

What I think is unusual for me is the way the blade comes out below the hilt.

Amuk Murugul · 7th June 2019, 12:09 AM

Hullo everybody,

I was asked what the above item was, so I thought it most appropriate to post my answer here.
To me, it's a Tangkitn Laki from western Kalamantan(Borneo). I've attached an image of a similar item.
The following ref. may help:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=kalamantan

Best,

7th May 2017, 06:08 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Curious Borneo Sword Here is a curious little sword I would love to get some feedback from. I don't think it is particularly old, probably WWII or after, but the blade and hilt combination are quite unusual, and yet all are clearly "born together". The blade is heavy and thick at 19in. The hilt appears to be iron wood. The sharp portion of blade, and the scabbard, are more Dayak in appearance to me, while the hilt and forte looks more Murut...a very strange combo in my eyes. I will appreciate any thoughts put forth... Attached Images

7th June 2019, 12:09 AM	#3
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 460	Answer to query ..... Hullo everybody, I was asked what the above item was, so I thought it most appropriate to post my answer here. To me, it's a Tangkitn Laki from western Kalamantan(Borneo). I've attached an image of a similar item. The following ref. may help: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=kalamantan Best, Attached Images

7th May 2017, 07:17 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	What I think is unusual for me is the way the blade comes out below the hilt.