Latok with Brass Handle

Dajak · 9th January 2017, 07:01 PM

Here is an nice Latok with an brass handle never see one like this.

Dajak

VANDOO · 9th January 2017, 07:10 PM

A VERY FINE LATOK I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE IT . ITS INTERESTING THAT SEVERAL UNIQUE FORMS OF SWORDS WITH BRASS HANDLES HAVE SURFACED RECENTLY. DID A COLLECTOR WHO LOVED BRASS HANDLES AND FITTINGS RECENTLY SELL HIS COLLECTION OR IS IT JUST COINCIDENCE? THE WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXCELLENT ON THE THREE EXAMPLES RECENTLY FEATURED ON THE FORUM.

Dajak · 15th January 2017, 11:34 AM

There are a few weapons in Borneo that I had with brass handle like an Mandau
parang nabur Latok....

Dajak

Robert · 15th January 2017, 02:57 PM

A beautiful and unusual latok Dajak. The brass hilt is really quite striking and helps highlight the brass inlay in the blade. Could you possibly post a couple of close-ups showing the inlay a bit better? A great catch, thank you for sharing.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 15th January 2017, 04:56 PM

Very nice and rare latok Benny!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 15th January 2017, 05:53 PM

Not very common at all! I have only seen one other.............

Dajak · 15th January 2017, 06:33 PM

Here are a few pics.

Dajak

VANDOO · 15th January 2017, 08:01 PM

THANKS FOR THE MORE DETAIL ON PICTURES VERY IMPRESSIVE WORKMANSHIP. THE PACKAYUN OF THE MURUT TRIBE HAS NICE BRASS WORK BUT HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ONE WITH A COMPLETE BRASS HANDLE? THAT WOULD BE VERY IMPRESSIVE.

Dajak · 16th January 2017, 08:09 PM

Hi Vandoo

Not yet I have seen an pakayun with an brass handle

Dajak

9th January 2017, 07:01 PM	#1
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Latok with Brass Handle Here is an nice Latok with an brass handle never see one like this. Dajak Attached Images

15th January 2017, 06:33 PM	#7
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Here are a few pics. Dajak Attached Images

9th January 2017, 07:10 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY FINE LATOK I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE IT . ITS INTERESTING THAT SEVERAL UNIQUE FORMS OF SWORDS WITH BRASS HANDLES HAVE SURFACED RECENTLY. DID A COLLECTOR WHO LOVED BRASS HANDLES AND FITTINGS RECENTLY SELL HIS COLLECTION OR IS IT JUST COINCIDENCE? THE WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXCELLENT ON THE THREE EXAMPLES RECENTLY FEATURED ON THE FORUM.

15th January 2017, 11:34 AM	#3
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	There are a few weapons in Borneo that I had with brass handle like an Mandau parang nabur Latok.... Dajak

15th January 2017, 02:57 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	A beautiful and unusual latok Dajak. The brass hilt is really quite striking and helps highlight the brass inlay in the blade. Could you possibly post a couple of close-ups showing the inlay a bit better? A great catch, thank you for sharing. Best, Robert

15th January 2017, 04:56 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Very nice and rare latok Benny! Regards, Detlef

15th January 2017, 05:53 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Not very common at all! I have only seen one other.............

15th January 2017, 08:01 PM	#8
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THANKS FOR THE MORE DETAIL ON PICTURES VERY IMPRESSIVE WORKMANSHIP. THE PACKAYUN OF THE MURUT TRIBE HAS NICE BRASS WORK BUT HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ONE WITH A COMPLETE BRASS HANDLE? THAT WOULD BE VERY IMPRESSIVE.

16th January 2017, 08:09 PM	#9
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi Vandoo Not yet I have seen an pakayun with an brass handle Dajak