I'd Like to Learn More About This Borneo Sword/Parang

CharlesS · 18th December 2014, 05:00 PM

This sword was a recent Ebay purchase. I was very pleased to get it and once in hand it was an even more impressive piece.

The blade does not seem to fit neatly into any of E. Banks blade categories in his Hoplology In Sarawak, and seems more like one of van Zonneveld's(Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago) jimpul variants (plate 165). I am hoping we'll get some more feedback on this form from our Borneo blades experts.

The hilt is the largest one of its type I have seen from Borneo. While the blade is typical in length(19in.) and weight, the hilt is over 1.5inches wide at the end and over 4in. in circumference.

It appears that one of the forward krowits has broken off.

The patina and carving are impressive throughout.

Rattan bands and hilt plug(can't remember the correct term!) have been restored.

Dimensions:

Overall: 27in.

Blade Length: 19in. Width: 2in. at its widest point. Thickness: 3/8 in. at the forte.

18th December 2014, 05:00 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	I'd Like to Learn More About This Borneo Sword/Parang This sword was a recent Ebay purchase. I was very pleased to get it and once in hand it was an even more impressive piece. The blade does not seem to fit neatly into any of E. Banks blade categories in his Hoplology In Sarawak, and seems more like one of van Zonneveld's(Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago) jimpul variants (plate 165). I am hoping we'll get some more feedback on this form from our Borneo blades experts. The hilt is the largest one of its type I have seen from Borneo. While the blade is typical in length(19in.) and weight, the hilt is over 1.5inches wide at the end and over 4in. in circumference. It appears that one of the forward krowits has broken off. The patina and carving are impressive throughout. Rattan bands and hilt plug(can't remember the correct term!) have been restored. Dimensions: Overall: 27in. Blade Length: 19in. Width: 2in. at its widest point. Thickness: 3/8 in. at the forte. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 18th December 2014 at 05:44 PM.