PARANG FROM BORNEO?

carlos · 17th June 2007, 05:05 PM

I JUST WIN THIS KNIFE IN EBAY, THE SELLER TOLD THAT IS FROM BORNEO, WHAT ARE YOUR OPINION? IS MADE FOR TOURIST OR IS ANTIQUE?. WHEN I RECEICED I ´LL PUT MORE PICTURES.Total length in the scabbard 42.5cm, blade 30cm, handle 10cm.
THANKS
CARLOS

Flavio · 17th June 2007, 05:07 PM

Very nice!! Congrats

Henk · 17th June 2007, 05:37 PM

Certainly not for tourists!!!
Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang.

Nice find!

Lew · 17th June 2007, 06:52 PM

Nice very nice

Lew

asomotif · 18th June 2007, 09:33 AM

If you have any doubts, i am sure other forummembers will be happy to help you get rid of it again.

Alam Shah · 22nd June 2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henk

Certainly not for tourists!!!
Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang.

Nice find!

I agree with Henk, a Sumatran parang, with a carabao (kerbau), horn ferrule, which had splitted.

carlos · 22nd June 2007, 07:20 PM

THANKS FOR ALL !!! THE SWORD ARRIVED TODAY, SUPER FAST SHIPMENT!!! I TAKE NEW PICTURES.
THANKS
CARLOS

Flavio · 22nd June 2007, 07:38 PM

Again, verrrry nice

kai · 22nd June 2007, 10:56 PM

Hello Carlos,

I think the blade would benefit from a light etch with vinegar or pineapple juice - please post pics if you decide to do so!

Regards,
Kai

17th June 2007, 05:05 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	PARANG FROM BORNEO? I JUST WIN THIS KNIFE IN EBAY, THE SELLER TOLD THAT IS FROM BORNEO, WHAT ARE YOUR OPINION? IS MADE FOR TOURIST OR IS ANTIQUE?. WHEN I RECEICED I ´LL PUT MORE PICTURES.Total length in the scabbard 42.5cm, blade 30cm, handle 10cm. THANKS CARLOS Attached Images

22nd June 2007, 07:20 PM	#7
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	THANKS THANKS FOR ALL !!! THE SWORD ARRIVED TODAY, SUPER FAST SHIPMENT!!! I TAKE NEW PICTURES. THANKS CARLOS Attached Images

17th June 2007, 05:07 PM	#2
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Very nice!! Congrats

17th June 2007, 05:37 PM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Certainly not for tourists!!! Not from Borneo but from Sumatra or Sulawesi. I think it is a Bangkung or a Raut Raut. A Sumatran parang. Nice find!

17th June 2007, 06:52 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Nice very nice Lew

18th June 2007, 09:33 AM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	If you have any doubts, i am sure other forummembers will be happy to help you get rid of it again.

22nd June 2007, 07:38 PM	#8
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Again, verrrry nice

22nd June 2007, 10:56 PM	#9
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Carlos, I think the blade would benefit from a light etch with vinegar or pineapple juice - please post pics if you decide to do so! Regards, Kai