Sword for identification

Alam Shah · 9th May 2008, 04:08 PM

I was just wondering what does this sword resemble?
Where does the design originated. Any ideas?

ariel · 9th May 2008, 09:06 PM

Judging by the picture, it looks almost theatrical to me.
Is the blade "real"? The handguard looks flimsy; is it?
Smooth handle would not be good for fighting in a hot/humid climate. Scabbard... New?
I think better pics are needed to get some idea what we are talking about.

Alam Shah · 10th May 2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Judging by the picture, it looks almost theatrical to me.
Is the blade "real"? The handguard looks flimsy; is it?
Smooth handle would not be good for fighting in a hot/humid climate. Scabbard... New?
I think better pics are needed to get some idea what we are talking about.

Hi ariel,
The ensemble was made around 1969.
Scabbard... 1969.
Sorry, this is the only picture that I have.

Locally, it's called, "Buaya Berenang", which literally means, a swimming croc.

9th May 2008, 04:08 PM	#1
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Sword for identification I was just wondering what does this sword resemble? Where does the design originated. Any ideas? Attached Images

9th May 2008, 09:06 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Judging by the picture, it looks almost theatrical to me. Is the blade "real"? The handguard looks flimsy; is it? Smooth handle would not be good for fighting in a hot/humid climate. Scabbard... New? I think better pics are needed to get some idea what we are talking about.