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![]() ENJOY! A selected representative sample, including data which may not be available elsewhere. Developed in the field for use in close-combat and brush-clearing, thus combining the functions of golok and cutlass. It was mainly to counter the devastatingly effective blades of the Atjehans. Optimised to suit indigenous personnel ( i.e. strength, length and weight ). A cutlass-fencing regime was designed specifically for its use. As demand for kalewangs far outstripped local production, production was transferred to Europe ( 1898 ); mainly Soemmerda and Solingen, as Hembrug was not yet ready for production-line operation ( 1912 ). European-made blades of regulation-kalewangs were subjected to stringent bending-tests: they had to withstand a bending of 5cm. without breaking and then be able to resume their straight form. *N.B. The alphanumeric: M....., denotes the European Model number. Operation in the tropics necessitated protective/anti-corrosion coating on blades: European blades: Pre-M1905 - no bluing M1905 onwards - 'browning' ( blue-black colour ) USA blades: VINCE - 'parkerised' ( opaque grey ) LILLY-AMES - 'blued' ( blue ) MILSCO - 1946 - 'browning' ( blue-black ) - post-1946 - 'parkerised' ( opaque grey ) With reference to Fig.1, anti-clockwise: 1 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1903 SOEMMERDA (M1898) Blade: LxOALxWxT = 60x72x3.53x0.49cm Beginning of sword handle Back-slide fixed by hammered tang ( Fig.4 ) 2 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1909 SOLINGEN (M1905) Blade: LxOALxWxT = 61.5x74.5x3.53x0.66cm Beginning of back-slide fixed by tang-screw (Fig.4 ) 3 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1909 SOEMMERDA (M1905) Blade: LxOALxWxT = 61x63x3.55x1.00cm I.D.: P.A.L./389 = Pasoeroean, Malang & Probolinggo Regional Police 4 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1910 HEMBRUG (M1905) Blade:LxOALxWxT = 61x73.5x3.45x0.54cm Finger-loop hole ( Fig.3 ) 5 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1918 SOLINGEN (M1911) Blade: LxOALxWxT = 62.5x74.5x3.57x0.49cm I.D.: P.A.K./406 = Kediri & Blitar Regional Police Beginning of knife handle 6 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1927 HEMBRUG (M1911) Blade: LxOALxWxT = 62x74.5x3.53x0.45cm I.D.: P.A.O./571 = Batavia Metropolitan Police 7 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1940 HEMBRUG (M1911) Blade:LxOALxWxT=62x73.5x3.54x0.1cm I.D.: 2-Bar.III/156 = 2nd.Co., Soemenep Corps 8 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1941 LILLEY-AMES (M1911) Blade: LxOALxWxT=63X75.5x3.58x0.57cm Bakelite scales Acquired by US Army 9 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1941 LILLEY-AMES (M1911) Blade: LxOALxWxT=63.0x75.0x3.55x0.59cm Bakelite scales Acquired by US Navy 10 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose) 1941 VINCE Blade: LxOALxWxT=62x74.5x3.53x0.57cm Beginning of hickory scales and Beginning of rounded clip-point tips ( Fig.7 ) 11 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1946 VINCE Blade: LxOALxWxT=63x75x3.59x0.45cm Beginning of guard-holes with no 'broken corners' (Fig.5 ) 12 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1946A MILSCO Blade: LxOALxWxT=61x73.5x3.6x0.45cm Wrist-loop hole with rounded ends ( Fig.8 ) Larger fuller 13 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1946A MILSCO Blade: LxOALxWxT=62x74x3.55x0.49cm Wrist-loop hole with rounded ends ( Fig.8 ) 14 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1946A VINCE Blade:LxOALxWxT=62x74x3.55x0.46cm Wrist-loop hole with rounded ends( Fig.8 ) Top portion of guard shaved off ExTNI-AD Div.VI-Siliwangi HQ Bandoeng 15 Kalewang ( Pedang Marsose ) 1946A VINCE Blade: LxOALxWxT=62x74x3.65x0.49cm Began wrist-loop hole with rounded ends ( Fig.8 ) PRE-REGULATION EXAMPLES ( Fig.9 ): 1 Kalewang Djago ( De Haan ) 1875 2 Kalewang Atjeh 1880 ( Gliwang Ladieng with M1845/54 handle ) 3 Kalewang Walanda 1895 GEVELSBERG ( El Gallito / De Haan ) 4 Kalewang 1895 SOERABAIA ( based on M1876 sabre ) 5 Kalewang Toemang 1898 TJIKEROEH ( based on M1876 sabre ) Best, Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 26th July 2015 at 02:54 AM. Reason: update |
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