What is it?

[BrianP]

I have a sword that belongs to a family friend. Her late husband got it from his uncle who traveled to China a lot, and he passed away in 1937. So we know the swords have to be older than that.

I thought it looked like it was Damascus steel from Turkey or Russia, but I've had a few people who are into swords/knifes say it was a klewang from Celebes or Sumatra. It was made with a folded forging process which is related to, but not the same as Damascus.


Any help would be appreciated.