An Attractive Kalasan

CharlesS · 16th April 2015, 09:04 PM

I think, like some other Batak swords, the kalasan is a little underappreciated. They are short and lightweight, but sleek and elegant in design. They are not particularly rare, but it's always nice to find a really good and unique example.

Here is one I picked up at the Baltimore show after a little clean-up. I was attracted to its uniquely carved hilt, heavier than typical blade, and swassa mounts(though damaged on the upper scabbard mount). Also note the swassa rosettes to the carved pommel.

Dimensions:

26in. overall; 21in. blade; the blade is 1.25in wide at its widest point

16th April 2015, 09:04 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	An Attractive Kalasan I think, like some other Batak swords, the *kalasan* is a little underappreciated. They are short and lightweight, but sleek and elegant in design. They are not particularly rare, but it's always nice to find a really good and unique example. Here is one I picked up at the Baltimore show after a little clean-up. I was attracted to its uniquely carved hilt, heavier than typical blade, and swassa mounts(though damaged on the upper scabbard mount). Also note the swassa rosettes to the carved pommel. Dimensions: 26in. overall; 21in. blade; the blade is 1.25in wide at its widest point Attached Images