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Pedang Sabit Belanda

Pedang Sabit Belanda –A cavalry sword, most likely of Dutch in origin, with the typical basket guard handle made of brass and a wooden grip. The sheath is made of brass alloy and metal sheath, with an iron bottom tip.

Very long and flexible blade with deep fullers has a double sharp edge at the tip. It shows faint forging lines of damascene forging.

There is small a stamping mark at the base, which may have some references but is unknown to us.

Condition: 
Very good condition.

Age:  Krises and other edge weapons are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece,  from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the middle 19th century fittings.

Length of blade: 31.9".   Overall length: 38.5".

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