Is this a Lombok sword?

Jacob · 8th May 2005, 12:22 AM

This is supposed to be a Lombok sword. The blade looks like pedang lurus, handle resembles balinese ceremonial knife from Zonnenweld. Could anyone provide any more info on it? It spent 3 days in pineapple juice, so most of the rust is gone. Should I blacken it?

CharlesS · 8th May 2005, 12:53 AM

This sword could certainly be from Lumbok, but the influences are Balinese, as are many Lumbok keris influences. The blade appears older, say late 19th Cent. or so. The hilt may be old as well, and seems to be quality carving in horn. I believe the scabbard and silver encasement are much later.

tom hyle · 8th May 2005, 01:31 AM

Lovely blade.

Conogre · 8th May 2005, 07:40 AM

In recent years, many outstabding knives, both newer and old have come out of Lombok, with the majority seeming to be variations of styles commonly seen in other areas of the region.
Here's one that was immediately ID'd by the owner of one of our finest keris collections as a wedung, primarily used in cutting away funiery shrouds, while another highly esteemed member has one of similar quality in his private collection that he steadfastly refers to as a "Philippine Knife".....while it's not the court wedung of "Stone's", it's undoubtedly the same blade modified for use nearby in a similar fashion.
My supposition is that the smiths of Lombak at some point assumed the role similar to those of other "crossroads" trading areas, such as Zanzibar, Algiers , Morocco and certain towns/villages in India and Indonesia, "Solingens of the Eastern world".
Mike

Henk · 9th May 2005, 09:02 PM

I don't know how long the blade is. My first impression was a ceremonial knife from Bali as shown in the book by Van Zonneveld on the first color page and on page 112.
Looking at the blade it looks more like a pedang. I don't think it is a pedang lurus but an other pedang variety, probably from Java or Bali.
Nice blade by the way with that Singha on it.

capt.smash · 9th May 2005, 10:42 PM

Awsome blade jacob ...looks like a nice pammor ..any chance of more clearer pics?

8th May 2005, 12:22 AM	#1
Jacob Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14	Is this a Lombok sword? This is supposed to be a Lombok sword. The blade looks like pedang lurus, handle resembles balinese ceremonial knife from Zonnenweld. Could anyone provide any more info on it? It spent 3 days in pineapple juice, so most of the rust is gone. Should I blacken it? Attached Images

8th May 2005, 07:40 AM	#4
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	In recent years, many outstabding knives, both newer and old have come out of Lombok, with the majority seeming to be variations of styles commonly seen in other areas of the region. Here's one that was immediately ID'd by the owner of one of our finest keris collections as a wedung, primarily used in cutting away funiery shrouds, while another highly esteemed member has one of similar quality in his private collection that he steadfastly refers to as a "Philippine Knife".....while it's not the court wedung of "Stone's", it's undoubtedly the same blade modified for use nearby in a similar fashion. My supposition is that the smiths of Lombak at some point assumed the role similar to those of other "crossroads" trading areas, such as Zanzibar, Algiers , Morocco and certain towns/villages in India and Indonesia, "Solingens of the Eastern world". Mike Attached Images

8th May 2005, 12:53 AM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	This sword could certainly be from Lumbok, but the influences are Balinese, as are many Lumbok keris influences. The blade appears older, say late 19th Cent. or so. The hilt may be old as well, and seems to be quality carving in horn. I believe the scabbard and silver encasement are much later.

8th May 2005, 01:31 AM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Lovely blade.

9th May 2005, 09:02 PM	#5
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I don't know how long the blade is. My first impression was a ceremonial knife from Bali as shown in the book by Van Zonneveld on the first color page and on page 112. Looking at the blade it looks more like a pedang. I don't think it is a pedang lurus but an other pedang variety, probably from Java or Bali. Nice blade by the way with that Singha on it.

9th May 2005, 10:42 PM	#6
capt.smash Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon ,England Posts: 80	Awsome blade jacob ...looks like a nice pammor ..any chance of more clearer pics?