New Acquisition, Mandau, said to be 1800's

werecow · 21st February 2023, 10:11 PM

Also it may be nothing but the unusual little "ricasso" area at the base of the blade reminds me somewhat of those on klewang blades and some Tjikeroeh swords.

kai · 21st February 2023, 10:32 PM

Yes, this stepped ricasso was one of the features I was referring to.

BTW, any chance that the tang got welded to the blade, Joe?

Regards,
Kai

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21st February 2023, 10:11 PM	#1
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 598	Also it may be nothing but the unusual little "ricasso" area at the base of the blade reminds me somewhat of those on klewang blades and some Tjikeroeh swords.

21st February 2023, 10:32 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yes, this stepped ricasso was one of the features I was referring to. BTW, any chance that the tang got welded to the blade, Joe? Regards, Kai