A Banjarmasin Borneo Sword...But What is the Correct Term For It???

CharlesS · 7th October 2016, 05:19 PM

I am rather sure this sword originated in Borneo, and most likely Banjarmasin. Schmeltz's plate on swords from that area shows an example of a sword with an identical hilt...the largest sword on the page, but a quite different blade. ****I am using a previous thread's version of Schmeltz's work, and I am NOT referring to the sword marked in red.

The blade is flat on one side and beveled on one side with silver alloy inlay. The carvings to the pommel are very Dayak in nature. This is most noticeable on the more complete side.

Any comment and/or ideas about a more complete identification are welcomed.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 23.5in.
Blade length: 18.25in.
Blade's widest point: 2in.

7th October 2016, 05:19 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	A Banjarmasin Borneo Sword...But What is the Correct Term For It??? I am rather sure this sword originated in Borneo, and most likely Banjarmasin. Schmeltz's plate on swords from that area shows an example of a sword with an identical hilt...the largest sword on the page, but a quite different blade. **I am using a previous thread's version of Schmeltz's work, and I am NOT referring to the sword marked in red. The blade is flat on one side and beveled on one side with silver alloy inlay. The carvings to the pommel are very Dayak in nature. This is most noticeable on the more complete side. Any comment and/or ideas about a more complete identification are welcomed.** Dimensions: Overall length: 23.5in. Blade length: 18.25in. Blade's widest point: 2in. Attached Images