Further examination (I like looking at this sword) makes me think the end of the hilt may be open, but that may still be an European drip guard. I figure by subtraction that the hilt (probably excluding the lagnet) is about 15 1/2 cm; you never know where the unknowledgeable measure from, but that's about 6" and the grip part seems a bit on the long side for a piso pedang hilt(?). In any event, hopefully we'll know soon. Nice looking sword.
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