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Ki Jayamalelo · 19th June 2006, 06:50 AM

The blade could be South Sulawesi and its a badik. The "batu lapak" could be a trade mark and is not uncommon for badik blades. There has been an inter insular iron trade in Indonesian waters since long time. But it needs more research.

19th June 2006, 06:50 AM	#11
Ki Jayamalelo Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 18	The blade could be South Sulawesi and its a badik. The "batu lapak" could be a trade mark and is not uncommon for badik blades. There has been an inter insular iron trade in Indonesian waters since long time. But it needs more research.