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KuKulzA28 · 22nd August 2010, 11:55 PM

Hello guys, been awhile since I've posted here with anything meaningful to contribute. I've been saving up for this baby for awhile now. It is my favorite style of klewang from Sumatra, and it seems to be in good condition. It definitely feels well-made and deadly. It's not the silver ones that I've seen on sale here and there. The pamor blade is slightly nicked here and there and the carved grip laid onto the handle has cracks. The pommel lacks the usual floral carvings. I was told that this piece is definitely more than 100 years old, but not sure how much older than that. The blade was blackened back in 1999 the traditional way with acids, and it was secured back into the handle with resin this year. Any restoration was done within the past decade I think.

Anyone know the ethnic and geographic origin of these blades and what their name would be? I have searched this forum but I haven't found the specific name of this klewang style. I know very little about this style of blade, I just like the look and feel of it.

EDIT: I will try to take better pictures tomorrow

22nd August 2010, 11:55 PM	#1
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Klewang Sumatra Hello guys, been awhile since I've posted here with anything meaningful to contribute. I've been saving up for this baby for awhile now. It is my favorite style of klewang from Sumatra, and it seems to be in good condition. It definitely feels well-made and deadly. It's not the silver ones that I've seen on sale here and there. The pamor blade is slightly nicked here and there and the carved grip laid onto the handle has cracks. The pommel lacks the usual floral carvings. I was told that this piece is definitely more than 100 years old, but not sure how much older than that. The blade was blackened back in 1999 the traditional way with acids, and it was secured back into the handle with resin this year. Any restoration was done within the past decade I think. Anyone know the ethnic and geographic origin of these blades and what their name would be? I have searched this forum but I haven't found the specific name of this klewang style. I know very little about this style of blade, I just like the look and feel of it. EDIT: I will try to take better pictures tomorrow Last edited by KuKulzA28; 23rd August 2010 at 12:16 AM.