An Attractive Kalasan

CharlesS · 16th April 2015, 10:04 PM

I think, like some other Batak swords, the kalasan is a little underappreciated. They are short and lightweight, but sleek and elegant in design. They are not particularly rare, but it's always nice to find a really good and unique example.

Here is one I picked up at the Baltimore show after a little clean-up. I was attracted to its uniquely carved hilt, heavier than typical blade, and swassa mounts(though damaged on the upper scabbard mount). Also note the swassa rosettes to the carved pommel.

Dimensions:

26in. overall; 21in. blade; the blade is 1.25in wide at its widest point

Sajen · 17th April 2015, 09:55 PM

Hello Charles,
indeed a very nice Kalasan, thank's for sharing. I have only two very simple ones and would be glad to own such a beauty.

Regards,
Detlef

VANDOO · 17th April 2015, 10:03 PM

THAT IS A REAL BEAUTY. ! THE WORK ON THE BLADE SORT OF REMINDS ME OF A KEY. IF THEY RAN THAT THRU YOU AND TURNED IT, IT WOULD CERTAINLY UNLOCK THE SPIRIT AND LET IT OUT.

Nirghosa · 18th April 2015, 09:03 PM

Interestingly, the style I trained a little of used this primarily in very close quarters.

The majority of the cuts were draw cuts with the elbow so this handle would be very useful.

Oliver Pinchot · 24th April 2015, 05:26 PM

Superior example, Charles. Congrats!

16th April 2015, 10:04 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	An Attractive Kalasan I think, like some other Batak swords, the *kalasan* is a little underappreciated. They are short and lightweight, but sleek and elegant in design. They are not particularly rare, but it's always nice to find a really good and unique example. Here is one I picked up at the Baltimore show after a little clean-up. I was attracted to its uniquely carved hilt, heavier than typical blade, and swassa mounts(though damaged on the upper scabbard mount). Also note the swassa rosettes to the carved pommel. Dimensions: 26in. overall; 21in. blade; the blade is 1.25in wide at its widest point Attached Images

17th April 2015, 09:55 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hello Charles, indeed a very nice Kalasan, thank's for sharing. I have only two very simple ones and would be glad to own such a beauty. Regards, Detlef

17th April 2015, 10:03 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THAT IS A REAL BEAUTY. ! THE WORK ON THE BLADE SORT OF REMINDS ME OF A KEY. IF THEY RAN THAT THRU YOU AND TURNED IT, IT WOULD CERTAINLY UNLOCK THE SPIRIT AND LET IT OUT.

18th April 2015, 09:03 PM	#4
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Interestingly, the style I trained a little of used this primarily in very close quarters. The majority of the cuts were draw cuts with the elbow so this handle would be very useful.

24th April 2015, 05:26 PM	#5
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	Superior example, Charles. Congrats!