Lopah Petawarans - Gayo or Batak

[erikscollectables]

Originally Posted by Maurice

Hi Erik,


Can you tell me if the hilt material of the one below is akar bahar?

Hi Maurice,

I do not kow how to be sure about this but it certainl could be the case.

Erik

[Rick]

That sure looks like Akar Bahar .
Tap it against the edge of your teeth; A.B. feels like stone , very hard .

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=akar+bahar

Also look for growth rings on exposed ends .

[erikscollectables]

Then it probably is akar bahar....
Much is covered but it feels as described.

Regards, Erik

Originally Posted by Rick

That sure looks like Akar Bahar .
Tap it against the edge of your teeth; A.B. feels like stone , very hard .

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=akar+bahar

Also look for growth rings on exposed ends .