At Last a Bird Pommel Malay Sundang!!!

CharlesS · 21st January 2016, 06:21 PM

I have been looking for a Malay sundang with a unique bird pommel for a long time...since VVV introduced them to me many years ago. They have, until recently, been most elusive, but with Maurice's help I was finally able to acquire one. Here it is after some clean-up and minor restoration.

The hilt is nicely dressed and the pommel well carved from horn. The blade is typically well executed and chiseled and features a rather unique 1.25in. rib reinforcing the end of the blade and point.

It is really a most welcomed and prized piece!

Input welcome.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 24.25in.
Blade length: 19.75in.
Average blade width: 1.25in.

VANDOO · 21st January 2016, 07:37 PM

THAT'S A BEAUTY AND DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT. IT LOOKS LIKE A EAGLE HEAD POMMEL TOP QUALITY THRU-OUT, YOU FIND THE COOLEST TOYS

kronckew · 21st January 2016, 07:38 PM

stunningly gorgeous!

Rick · 21st January 2016, 08:16 PM

The little spine that runs from the end of the fuller to the tip of the blade is a nice touch.
Sweet.

Sajen · 21st January 2016, 08:32 PM

Hello Charles,

great sundang, I am green with envy.

Is it the same from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=malay+sundang

Is it the original scabbard and restored?

Regards,
Detlef

CharlesS · 21st January 2016, 10:53 PM

Is it the same from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=malay+sundang

Is it the original scabbard and restored?

Regards,
Detlef

Thanks guys!

Detlef, that one in the thread mentioned is the same, but I did not own it then, and actually I forgot it had already been posted then.

The scabbard had the horn chape rebuilt, and added the metal band. I am sure some would disagree, but I preferred the hilt polished to better appreciate its original appearance and materials used.

Sajen · 21st January 2016, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

The scabbard had the horn chape rebuilt, and added the metal band. I am sure some would disagree, but I preferred the hilt polished to better appreciate its original appearance and materials used.

Hello Charles,

the restore job of the scabbard is very nicely done. I like the beautiful grain at the cross piece from the scabbard. And I like the polished up metal fittings from the hilt, it's look much better now. I know that others will disagree but think about this like you. Is the white metal silver?

Regards,
Detlef

21st January 2016, 06:21 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	At Last a Bird Pommel Malay Sundang!!! I have been looking for a Malay sundang with a unique bird pommel for a long time...since VVV introduced them to me many years ago. They have, until recently, been most elusive, but with Maurice's help I was finally able to acquire one. Here it is after some clean-up and minor restoration. The hilt is nicely dressed and the pommel well carved from horn. The blade is typically well executed and chiseled and features a rather unique 1.25in. rib reinforcing the end of the blade and point. It is really a most welcomed and prized piece! Input welcome. Dimensions: Overall length: 24.25in. Blade length: 19.75in. Average blade width: 1.25in. Attached Images

21st January 2016, 07:37 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THAT'S A BEAUTY AND DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT. IT LOOKS LIKE A EAGLE HEAD POMMEL TOP QUALITY THRU-OUT, YOU FIND THE COOLEST TOYS

21st January 2016, 07:38 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,186	stunningly gorgeous!

21st January 2016, 08:16 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	The little spine that runs from the end of the fuller to the tip of the blade is a nice touch. Sweet.

21st January 2016, 08:32 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,791	Hello Charles, great sundang, I am green with envy. Is it the same from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=malay+sundang Is it the original scabbard and restored? Regards, Detlef

21st January 2016, 10:53 PM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Is it the same from this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=malay+sundang Is it the original scabbard and restored? Regards, Detlef Thanks guys! Detlef, that one in the thread mentioned is the same, but I did not own it then, and actually I forgot it had already been posted then. The scabbard had the horn chape rebuilt, and added the metal band. I am sure some would disagree, but I preferred the hilt polished to better appreciate its original appearance and materials used.