Two types of parang nabur

rumpel9 · 31st July 2017, 05:39 PM

I have two types of parang nabur. With their common similarity, nevertheless, there are differences.
The first type of parang nabur blade, usually decorated with engraved ornament, the second type of the blade is never decorated. In the first type, the blade has a slightly different shape, and the tip is made so that it can not be used to thrust them. The blade of the second type of parang is very well adapted for thrusting.
So, I have some questions:
- These are different types of parang nabur and each of them has its own special name?
- Differences of these parangs are due to the fact that they are made in different regions by different ethnic groups? Or was first made one type of parang and later modified to another?[IMG]http://[/IMG]

kai · 31st July 2017, 07:05 PM

There are some more blade types around:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19224

Frankly, I don't think there has been enough research done (or published) to answer any of your questions...

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 31st July 2017, 09:58 PM

Love the blade from your second example! Beautiful shape. It need a good cleaning!

Best regards,
Detlef

kronckew · 1st August 2017, 01:05 PM

My parang nabur (Beladah Belabang) is somewhat decorated... it has a stabby clipped point, kind o f part way from the two originally posted. dutch influence.

it's in the ref: above too.

rumpel9 · 1st August 2017, 04:54 PM

Kai, thank you for the link. Very interesting thread.
Detlef, this is old picture. Now blade is in good condition.
kronckew, very nice piece.

Sajen · 1st August 2017, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumpel9

Detlef, this is old picture. Now blade is in good condition.

Would you like to share a new picture with us?

Regards,
Detlef

rumpel9 · 1st August 2017, 07:19 PM

Here is the pics. Exuse me for low quality. Just made it right now with my phone.

31st July 2017, 05:39 PM	#1
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Two types of parang nabur I have two types of parang nabur. With their common similarity, nevertheless, there are differences. The first type of parang nabur blade, usually decorated with engraved ornament, the second type of the blade is never decorated. In the first type, the blade has a slightly different shape, and the tip is made so that it can not be used to thrust them. The blade of the second type of parang is very well adapted for thrusting. So, I have some questions: - These are different types of parang nabur and each of them has its own special name? - Differences of these parangs are due to the fact that they are made in different regions by different ethnic groups? Or was first made one type of parang and later modified to another?[IMG]http://[/IMG] Attached Images

1st August 2017, 01:05 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,184	My parang nabur (Beladah Belabang) is somewhat decorated... it has a stabby clipped point, kind o f part way from the two originally posted. dutch influence. it's in the ref: above too. Attached Images

1st August 2017, 07:19 PM	#7
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Here is the pics. Exuse me for low quality. Just made it right now with my phone. Attached Images

31st July 2017, 07:05 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	There are some more blade types around: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19224 Frankly, I don't think there has been enough research done (or published) to answer any of your questions... Regards, Kai

31st July 2017, 09:58 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,786	Love the blade from your second example! Beautiful shape. It need a good cleaning! Best regards, Detlef

1st August 2017, 04:54 PM	#5
rumpel9 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 68	Kai, thank you for the link. Very interesting thread. Detlef, this is old picture. Now blade is in good condition. kronckew, very nice piece.