Sumatra sword , sikin parang

[tom22]

Sorry all , I guess I've been too impatient , I havnt posted many pieces on here ,in fact only one post , I saw there had been alot of views and no comments ,so I guessed it wasn't much interest to anyone , will see if I can upload pics again

[Battara]

You could repost. Some folks have no idea what to say too.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by tom22

Sorry all , I guess I've been too impatient , I havnt posted many pieces on here ,in fact only one post , I saw there had been alot of views and no comments ,so I guessed it wasn't much interest to anyone , will see if I can upload pics again

It would be great when you share pictures of your sikin panjang again!

I have in my collection two of these type, you can them see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=sikin+panjang

Regards,
Detlef

[DaveF]

Here are my three Northern Sumatra/Aceh swords. From the top:

1. Co Jang
2. Sikin Panjang
3. Amanremu

The co jang and sikin panjang are laminated while the amanremu appears not to be, with an edge that seems differentially hardened. No scabbards unfortunately, though I believe the co jangs traditionally weren't in a scabbard. None of them feel cumbersome in the hand, though the co jang has a bit more heft to it.

It would be nice to see how the sikin panjang compares to Tom22's.

[Pendita65]

Hi Dave,

some really nice swords you have, and how are the hilts, No dry cracks?

Regards, Martin

[DaveF]

Originally Posted by Pendita65

Hi Dave,

some really nice swords you have, and how are the hilts, No dry cracks?

Regards, Martin

I'm afraid they've all got a crack, Martin. They're not too bad and I've not tried to treat them other than regular rubs with raw lanolin in the hope that it'll reduce the chance of the cracks worsening. I must have read somewhere that that helps. I've just seen soaking in baby oil recommended as a lengthy treatment. ( http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12008 ) . Any suggestions?

[kronckew]

My sikin, modern made by one of the few remaining smiths in the mountains near the Aceh area for a local dealer I have bought a few other items from. He was reducing his own collection and offered/sold me this one. Sadly haven't heard from him since the tsunami.

[Ian]

My examples are shown here

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by DaveF

I'm afraid they've all got a crack, Martin. They're not too bad and I've not tried to treat them other than regular rubs with raw lanolin in the hope that it'll reduce the chance of the cracks worsening. I must have read somewhere that that helps. I've just seen soaking in baby oil recommended as a lengthy treatment. ( http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12008 ) . Any suggestions?

No worries, I've never seen old ones like these with no age cracks. Nice group of swords!

Regards,
Maurice

[DaveF]

Originally Posted by Maurice

No worries, I've never seen old ones like these with no age cracks. Nice group of swords!

Regards,
Maurice

Thanks, Maurice. I've a couple of swords with black horn hilts that haven't cracked. Maybe they're not as old, or do some types of horn crack more readily than others?

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by tom22

Sorry all , I guess I've been too impatient , I havnt posted many pieces on here ,in fact only one post , I saw there had been alot of views and no comments ,so I guessed it wasn't much interest to anyone , will see if I can upload pics again

Thank you Tom, would be nice to have a look at your find!

Regards,
Maurice

[Sajen]

Hello Tom,

Please repost your nice sword!

Regards,
Detlef