S.E.A? sword

DaveS · 30th January 2014, 10:36 PM

I can't seem to find any pictures of this type of sword anywhere that I've looked, at least in my limited library. I'm sure that it's Indonesian, possibly from the eastern part of the islands. The blade is heavy, 20 inches long, 27 inches overall, and a little less than 1/2 inch thick at the base. No scabbard Borneo also comes to mind as a potential area. Anyone seen one like this before..........Dave.

Battara · 31st January 2014, 12:53 AM

Yes this is Indonesian but I forget the blade type.

Battara · 31st January 2014, 01:05 AM

I merged threads together for you.

DaveS · 31st January 2014, 04:34 AM

Thanks Jose........Dave

Amuk Murugul · 31st January 2014, 05:27 AM

Hullo everybody!

As an initial foray, try: Klewang Maluku/Moluccas. It may also be referred to as a parang, locally named Semarang.
Just for additional info: Sometimes wrongly called Parang Salawaku.
Parang Salawaku refers to a complete set, a Parang (humaranga) and a shield (Salawaku/dadatoko).

Best,

T. Koch · 31st January 2014, 07:18 AM

My bet would be around the Moluccas as well. AFAIK it is also referred to as a 'Pade'. - awesome choppers!

Cheers, - Thor

VVV · 31st January 2014, 07:52 AM

Yes, it is a pade.
Yours seems to maybe be slightly later (based on the handle and the lack of laminations in the blade) than those variations found in this thread
It is more of a tribal (Alfur) than a geographical sword (resembling how the kampilan is also found in several places but always connected to the same people).

Michael

30th January 2014, 10:36 PM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	S.E.A.? sword for identification I can't seem to find any pictures of this type of sword anywhere that I've looked, at least in my limited library. I'm sure that it's Indonesian, possibly from the eastern part of the islands. The blade is heavy, 20 inches long, 27 inches overall, and a little less than 1/2 inch thick at the base. No scabbard Borneo also comes to mind as a potential area. Anyone seen one like this before..........Dave. Attached Images

31st January 2014, 05:27 AM	#5
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 460	First Port-of-Call Hullo everybody! As an initial foray, try: Klewang Maluku/Moluccas. It may also be referred to as a parang, locally named Semarang. Just for additional info: Sometimes wrongly called Parang Salawaku. Parang Salawaku refers to a complete set, a Parang (humaranga) and a shield (Salawaku/dadatoko). Best, Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 31st January 2014 at 06:05 AM.

31st January 2014, 12:53 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Yes this is Indonesian but I forget the blade type.

31st January 2014, 01:05 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	I merged threads together for you.

31st January 2014, 04:34 AM	#4
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Thanks Jose........Dave

31st January 2014, 07:18 AM	#6
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	My bet would be around the Moluccas as well. AFAIK it is also referred to as a 'Pade'. - awesome choppers! Cheers, - Thor

31st January 2014, 07:52 AM	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, it is a pade. Yours seems to maybe be slightly later (based on the handle and the lack of laminations in the blade) than those variations found in this thread It is more of a tribal (Alfur) than a geographical sword (resembling how the kampilan is also found in several places but always connected to the same people). Michael