Pls help me identify this sword

VVV · 2nd December 2004, 04:43 PM

Thanks,

That was my guess also.
But I have never seen it mounted in this way before?

Mike

Federico · 2nd December 2004, 06:09 PM

I watched this auction as well, and I could have sworn something similar has come up for discussion in the past, and the conclusion was that it was a Malay sword of some type. My own gut reaction, from the scabbard, and pommel form is that it is Malay not Moro. Though I can definitely see some features that could be Moro-esque. The ferrule kinda reminds me of a Sulu punto, and I suppose the pommel could pass as a horse hoof type of some kind. But there is just something about this piece that just seems non-Moro to me. It'll be interesting to hear what those with more experience with Malay weaponry have to say.

Rick · 2nd December 2004, 08:10 PM

The carving on the scabbard looks slightly reminiscent of Dyak work .

Ian · 2nd December 2004, 08:48 PM

Agree with Federico and Rick. The hilt, especially the pommel, and scabbard looks fairly typical dyak work. The blade has a strong Malay flavor. Not as flamboyant as the parang pattani that DA Henkel posted some time ago. I think Adni could probably give us the correct name for this blade.

My guess is (N.) Borneo for the origin of this one.

Justin · 3rd December 2004, 02:42 AM

Looks a lot like a panabas blade,maybe rehilted to be a sword?

VANDOO · 7th December 2004, 04:24 PM

I HAVE ONE OF THESE AND HAVE ALWAYS CONSIDERED IT TO BE A MALAY OR DAYAK PARANG. IT HAS A VERY THICK HEAVY BLADE AND WOULD DELIVER A HEAVY BLOW LIKE THE PANABAS BUT IS DESIGNED MORE FOR ONE HAND USE. IT IS GOOD TO SEE WHAT THE SCABBARD LOOKS LIKE AS MINE DOSEN'T HAVE ONE, THE POMEL HAS THE SHAPE OF DAYAK PARANGS AND PARANG LATOK. A NICE FIND!

Federico · 7th December 2004, 05:22 PM

Something I forgot to ask before, distally how thick is the blade on this piece? 1/4", 1/2" etc...

2nd December 2004, 08:48 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Parang -- Borneo/Malay Agree with Federico and Rick. The hilt, especially the pommel, and scabbard looks fairly typical dyak work. The blade has a strong Malay flavor. Not as flamboyant as the parang pattani that DA Henkel posted some time ago. I think Adni could probably give us the correct name for this blade. My guess is (N.) Borneo for the origin of this one.

2nd December 2004, 04:43 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks, That was my guess also. But I have never seen it mounted in this way before? Mike

2nd December 2004, 06:09 PM	#2
Federico Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 312	I watched this auction as well, and I could have sworn something similar has come up for discussion in the past, and the conclusion was that it was a Malay sword of some type. My own gut reaction, from the scabbard, and pommel form is that it is Malay not Moro. Though I can definitely see some features that could be Moro-esque. The ferrule kinda reminds me of a Sulu punto, and I suppose the pommel could pass as a horse hoof type of some kind. But there is just something about this piece that just seems non-Moro to me. It'll be interesting to hear what those with more experience with Malay weaponry have to say.

2nd December 2004, 08:10 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	The carving on the scabbard looks slightly reminiscent of Dyak work .

3rd December 2004, 02:42 AM	#5
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	Looks a lot like a panabas blade,maybe rehilted to be a sword?

7th December 2004, 04:24 PM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE ONE OF THESE AND HAVE ALWAYS CONSIDERED IT TO BE A MALAY OR DAYAK PARANG. IT HAS A VERY THICK HEAVY BLADE AND WOULD DELIVER A HEAVY BLOW LIKE THE PANABAS BUT IS DESIGNED MORE FOR ONE HAND USE. IT IS GOOD TO SEE WHAT THE SCABBARD LOOKS LIKE AS MINE DOSEN'T HAVE ONE, THE POMEL HAS THE SHAPE OF DAYAK PARANGS AND PARANG LATOK. A NICE FIND!

7th December 2004, 05:22 PM	#7
Federico Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 312	Something I forgot to ask before, distally how thick is the blade on this piece? 1/4", 1/2" etc...