![]() |
what is this??
1 Attachment(s)
Hi Guys,
What is this? Is it a pedang? a pedang lurus? I don't know what it is but i like it... :) |
Hello Kubur,
Yes, it's a pedang. Orang Jawa would probably call it a pedang tusuk. Not sure what the preferred name would be for orang Sunda (AFAIK, [pe]dang implies a curved blade in that language). In Sumatra this would be a relatively rare blade type, probably without any well-known dedicated name. Pedang lurus will be understood by all speakers of Bahasa Indonesia, I guess. The hilt seems well carved and is not uncommon on (southern) Sumatra. The leather-covered scabbard and (later?) brass fittings may suggest a Sunda origin IMHO. Regards, Kai |
Hi Kai,
Thank you it's very informative, clear and precise! Best, Kubur |
Hello Kubur,
you are not wrong, the blade shape is typical for a pedang lurus but I agree with Kai that it is a pedang as the complete sword. Leather scabbards I know only from Java. I never has seen a leather scabbard by any Sunda swords. :shrug: The pamor look also very Javanese to my eyes. It's a very interesting short sword for sure! :) Regards, Detlef |
Hi Detlef,
Thank you for your message. I agree it's a nice animal! :) |
interesting bit
as the blade is clearly suduk maru sword (maru stabbing-sword) and the handle looked sumatran to me DOnny |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:59 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.