Small "Blingy" Knife, But From Where and What Was its Purpose???

Ian · 27th June 2020, 05:11 AM

A larger klewang, but with scabbard of similar style to the subject of this thread appears in the "Sold" section on the Oriental Arms site. This one is labeled as a South Sumatran klewang.
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Gavin Nugent · 27th June 2020, 06:24 AM

Thanks Ian,

That scabbard is almost "shaver cool"... yep I said it

far too modern to gauge origins IMHO, perhaps a form seen all over the island

I feel there is mostly agreement on Sumatra at least.

You noted from the image you present were the edge is on these types?

Attached is a very fine Aceh example with an original old scabbard found in the MET. A northern scabbard phenomenon too.

Gavin

27th June 2020, 05:11 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	A larger klewang, but with scabbard of similar style to the subject of this thread appears in the "Sold" section on the Oriental Arms site. This one is labeled as a South Sumatran klewang. . Attached Images

27th June 2020, 06:24 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thanks Ian, That scabbard is almost "shaver cool"... yep I said it far too modern to gauge origins IMHO, perhaps a form seen all over the island I feel there is mostly agreement on Sumatra at least. You noted from the image you present were the edge is on these types? Attached is a very fine Aceh example with an original old scabbard found in the MET. A northern scabbard phenomenon too. Gavin