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2nd January 2025, 06:55 PM
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Malay Sundang for comment
With the great help of a friend I was able to add this nice Malay sundang to my collection.
Here are the pics from the seller, will add more when I have received it. |
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2nd January 2025, 10:09 PM
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Oooo.........Nice!
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2nd January 2025, 10:46 PM
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 I was looking for a nice Malay sundang for years and this one came at the right moment!  Best regards, Detlef |
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3rd January 2025, 01:20 AM
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Very nice indeed. I like the pamor and blade section, so different to the Philippines.
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3rd January 2025, 01:28 AM
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What a spectacular way to start the new year. Very nice Sajen. Congrats.
Is the entire hilt ivory or just the ferrule and pommel? |
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3rd January 2025, 04:30 AM
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That looks chunky and choppy and I like it.
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3rd January 2025, 08:39 AM
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Thank you folks! The sundang was once sold by "Mytribalart", here the description from Arjan:
A Malay sundang of excellent quality. The pommel and ferrule of hippo ivory. The blade with very nice pamor and openworked detail. Original scabbard, perfect fit, tiny damage. Bought by a tobacco plantation owner on Sumatra at the end of the 19th century. Size: Total 67 cm, blade 48 cm. # Albert: I think that only the pommel and ferrule is from hippo ivory. Attached a few more pictures from Arjan. Regards, Detlef |
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3rd January 2025, 11:11 AM
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Very nice Malay sundang! The scabbard is Melayu. I think the pommel would be classified as danganon if this were a Moro kris. This must be an heirloom sword, which do not come on the market very often.
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3rd January 2025, 01:21 PM
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And you are correct, Malay sundangs are rare and in such a quality much rarer. Regards, Detlef |
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3rd January 2025, 07:05 PM
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3rd January 2025, 11:15 PM
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Nice one Detlef. Congrats!
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3rd January 2025, 11:42 PM
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4th January 2025, 01:17 PM
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Quality ones don't come available often, great score!
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4th January 2025, 06:16 PM
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Congratulations Detlef,
What a fantastic Malay sundang! Wonderful ivory hilt and fiber winding around the handle. Also the blade shows great lamination. Is this 'dark' etch of the blade a common thing on Malay sundangs? I remember I owned a Malay sundang with a similar dark/black etch on the blade. At that time I thought it had a 'Javanese' (not genuine) treatment. Kind regards, Maurice |
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4th January 2025, 07:00 PM
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Sajen,
Does the blade have a sharp edge? Thanks for sharing… |
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5th January 2025, 12:26 PM
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5th January 2025, 12:30 PM
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Since it seems to be the original etch it would be nearby that it was a common thing. Best regards, Detlef |
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5th January 2025, 12:31 PM
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I can't answer your question since I don't have it in my hands yet! Regards, Detlef |
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9th January 2025, 07:00 PM
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Since I've received it today I am able to answer your question now, no, the edges are not really sharp. Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 10th January 2025 at 02:35 PM. Reason: spelling |
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12th January 2025, 11:27 AM
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Here a few pics after it has received some TLC.
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