Parang Nabur Kalimantan 0123 - Very good and rare example of a long and broad saber called the parang Nabur, with typical characteristics that has strong middle eastern or Indian sabre influences. Typical handle form usually made of wood with thick brass guard that can act as a knuckle duster and also a sword breaker. Wooden sheath has minor protrusion at the front to assist in usage. Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge, and an arcing profile that broadens at the top,  having a single fuller along the middle. Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area, due to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique and are of the kulit semangko or melon skin pamor.
 

Price:- Singapore SGD$900 excluding shipping.

Golok Sumbawa Perak Dwi Warna 0523 – A very good and rare example of a short sword called golok from the eastern Indonesian islands of Sumbawa. The handle is made of buffalo horn and carved in the relief form of a bird's head. The sheath is fully encased with finely repoussed silver with floral motifs and two small protrusions to assist in wearing. Thick and very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a broad top; features common in goloks. Pamor patterns are arranged in the miring technique, with the base showing vertical formation called adeg, or standing pamor, and the tip of the blade ends in peaks or ujung gunung. With two pamor arrangements, it is also called dwi warna or bi colored.
 

Price:- Singapore SGD$880 excluding shipping.  New.

Price:- Singapore SGD$770 excluding shipping. New.

Sikin Aceh Ulu Tandok 0522 - A very good and are example of a sword or sikin from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. The hilt made of buffalo horn, and is typical of the sikin sword, having an opening at the top and minimal carvings. Wooden sheath is typical of the region's styles having minute surface carvings. Long and very sturdy blade, having shallow mid fullers and the base of the blade having a lotus flower or teratai formation, which is a characteristics of the sikin. Pamor patterns are not contrasting due to the non present of nickel metals and are arranged in the mlumah technique of the pamor kulit semangko or melon skin variation.The blade is well tempered as seen from the darker shades along the edges.

Klewang Lombok Ayat Ulu Tandok 1022 – Another very good and rare example of a sword or klewang from the island of Lombok. Handle in the form of the makara is finely carved from buffalo horn, having plain silver alloy grip encasements. Wooden sheath is also having similar plain silver alloy panels. Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a slightly curved sabre influenced profile. Fine silver koftgari techniques has Quranic verses (Surah Alikhlas & Shahadah) at the base, middle and tip of blade. Pamor patterns are arranged in the mlumah technique, of the wos utah ore scattered rice variations.
 

Parang Nabur Sumatra  0419 - Very good and rare example of a long and broad saber called the parang Nabur, with typical characteristics that has strong middle eastern or Indian sabre influences. Typical handle form usually made of horn with thick brass guard that can act as a knuckle duster and also a sword breaker. Wooden sheath has minor protrusion at the front to assist in usage. Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge, and an arcing profile that broadens at the top,  having a single fuller along the middle. Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area, due to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique and are of the kulit semangko or melon skin pamor.

Pedang Sabit Batak Sword V.O.C 0322 - A very good example of a sabre or pedang sabit from the central Sumatran region of Batak. The hilt is typical of the Batak's sword, having a pommel at the top and is made from brass, with the gaps present between the blade and the protruding hilt tip, this can also be use as a sword breaker. Wooden sheath with rattan bands and a gold thread woven cloth or songket tied at the top. Long and sturdy but flexible blade, having shallow mid fullers and a nice sabre arcing profile that ends into a double sharp edge top. There are stampings on both sides of the blade;- "1619" and "VOC", attributed to the Dutch colonial period. Pamor patterns are not contrasting due to the non present of nickel metals and are arranged in the mlumah technique of the pamor kulit semangko or melon skin variation, which is said to enhance the owner's popularity.
 

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Rencong Aceh Ulu Tandok 0522 – A very good and rare example of the rencong from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. With the unique horn handle facing away from the sharp edge, and wooden sheath with fine minute carvings, having the typical recong’s characteristics like the bent handle, the blade’s fretworks etc. subliming infusing the Islamic invocation “Bismillah” i.e. In the name of Allah. Sturdy single sharp edge blade is slightly curved, having well executed base fretworks, with the base ferrule or metok made one with the blade. Pamor patterns are not contrasting as it is common in the region not to use contrasting nickel metals, but stressing more on stronger iron or steel. The blade is well tempered as seen from the darker shades along the edges.

Sikin Pasangan Aceh 0322 - A very good and are example of a saber or sikin pasangan from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. The hilt made of buffalo horn, and is typical of the sikin pasangan sword, having an opening at the top and minimal carvings. Buffalo horn top sheath with minimal carvings, with a wooden bottom stem. Long and sturdy blade, having shallow mid fullers and a slight sabre arcing profile that ends into a double sharp edge top. The base of the blade shows a lotus flower or teratai formation, which is a characteristics of the sikin pasangan. Pamor patterns are not contrasting due to the non present of nickel metals and are arranged in the mlumah technique of the pamor kulit semangko or melon skin variation.
 

Pedang Kalasan Batak Karo 1022 – A very good example of a sword form the central Sumatran region of Batak Karo. Handle in the typical kalasan form, is made from buffalo horn having a plain silver base with fine twisted silver wire edges. Hard black woods are used for the sheath having plain silver bands and similar twisted silver wire edges. Thick and very sturdy and still sharp blade has the typical Batak sword features with a single sharp edge, and a mid belly, and also the base tang exposed with chiseled incisions at the base of the blade. Pamor patterns are not contrasting as is the norm of the region preferring not to use nickel, but more of iron and steel metals. Arranged in the mlumah technique of the wos utah or scattered rice variations which is said to enhance the owner’s material well being.
 

Mandau Borneo Kalimantan Ricikan 0821 – A very good and rare example of sword from the island of Borneo or Kalimantan (Indonesia) called the Mandau. Finely carved hilt is made of deer horn with very finely weaved rattan bindings. Carved wooden sheath is binded with finely weaved rattan panels. A natural creeper's string waist attachment shows the strength of the material. Very sturdy single sharp edge blade has the typical Mandau features with a concave and convex surface having minute carvings on the surface and the top. The top end of the blade has finely executed fretworks or ricikans, which is associated to stature.
 

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Klewang Sumatra Perak 0421 – A rare example of a broad sword, or parang/klewang of Sumatra in origin (Zonenveld pg. 70), with wooden handle fully encased with finely repoussed silver. The klewang sumatra usually does not come with sheath, but this one has a wooden sheath with silver lining reinforcements. Thick and very sturdy blade with a broad top half and a flat tip. The base of the blade is encased with silver and has silver embedment on the blunt side. Pamor arranged in the miring technique and are of the adeg, or standing variations, which is said to protect the owner.


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Badek Bugis Luwu Perak 0222 – Very good and rare example of a short side weapon called the badik from the southern Sulawesi region of Luwu, Bugis. Handle and sheath are fully encased with finely repoussed silver. Sturdy blade with single sharp edge and a pointy tip has the typical characteristics of the badek luwu. Pamor patterns are arranged in he miring technique showing a peak formation at the base called ujung gunung and above it are vertical pamor adeg or standing pamor.


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Klewang Lebar Sumatran Broad Sword 0322 - A very good example of a broad sword or klewang lebar from the southern Sumatran regions. The buffalo horn hilt is in the typical makara (a mystical creature, in the combination of an elephant, dragon and fish) form and found in most klewangs. Wooden sheath is having well repoussed white metal bands, which are also present at the base of the hilt. Long, thick and very heavy blade with a single sharp edge along the straight edge, and a broadening top. Right at the base, some minute chiselling is seen showing the profile of a human figurine with head and half a body, and may have aesthetical reasons.

Pedang Batak Ulu Figurine Brass 1022 – Very rare example of a sword form the central Sumatran region of Batak. Fittings are made of thick brass having a human figurine hilt form with sheath having thick and finely chiselled brass top and bottom tip with geometrical motifs typical of the region's style, having brass chain attachments. Thick and very sturdy and still sharp blade has the typical Batak sword features with base tang exposed and the minute protrusions at the base of the blade. Pamor patterns are not contrasting as is the norm of the region preferring not to use nickel, but more of iron and steel metals. Arranged in the mlumah technique of the wos utah or scattered rice variations which is said to enhance the owner’s material well being.

Wedung Jawa Tandok 0222 – Very good and rare example of a side weapon called the wedung from the central Javanese region of Surakarta. Typical handle form is made of buffalo horn, with the wooden sheath having a buffalo horn "clip" like addition to assist in usage. Thick and very sturdy blade with single sharp edge, having a belly and a pointy tip, has the typical characteristics of the Javanese wedung. Pamor patterns are arranged in he mlumah technique of the kulit semangko of melon skin pamor, which is said to enhance the owner's popularity.
 

Pedang Tusuk Javanese Stabbing Sword 0322 – A rare example of a stabbing sword or pedang tusuk of Javanese in origin with the handle made of well selected pelet woods having naturally contrasting grains and carved in the form called bondolan. Sheath is made of wood, and has white metal panels and brass bands. A brass ferrule/gaurd completes fittings. Very sturdy blade with thick prominent spine, has the base features using some keris aspects with the single sogokan or short fullers. Pamor patterns are arranged in the mlumah technique, and are of the kulit semangko or melon’s skin variation. It is said to enhance the owner’s popularity.
 

Pedang Cirebon Ulu Makara Tandok 0522 - A very good and are example of a short sword or pedang from the northern Javanese coastal region of Cirebon. The hilt made of buffalo horn, is finely carved in the form of the mythical Makara; a combination of the elephant, dragon and fish. Wooden sheath made of well grained wood with a horn side protrusion to assist in wearing, and a horn bottom tip. Short and very sturdy blade, having a singe sharp edge and a pointy tip. Pamor patterns are arranged in the miring technique of the pamor adeg or standing variation.

 

Sewah Aceh Tandok Kerbau Bule Perak 0523 – Another rare example of a side weapon called the sewah from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. Typical handle and sheath forms, are made from albino buffalo horn, or kerbau bule in Javanese, having finely repoussed silver ferrule and outer stem cover or pendok. Thick and very sturdy blade with a slender arcing profile and single sharp edge, it also has the base metok or ferrule made one with the blade. Together with a single sogokan or base fuller, the shape of the blade well represents the characteristics of the sewah. Pamor patterns are non contrasting as it is the norm of the region not to use contrasting nickle metals. Pattern welded in the mlumah technique, but without any contrasting patterns it is called kelingan in Javanese.

Price:- Singapore SGD$430 excluding shipping. New.

Sewah Aceh Tandok Perak 0523 – Another rare example of a side weapon called the sewah from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. Typical handle and sheath forms, are made from buffalo horn, having finely repoussed silver panels at the tip of top sheath and bottom stem. Thick and very sturdy blade with a slender arcing profile and single sharp edge, it also has the base metok or ferrule made one with the blade. Together with a single sogokan or base fuller, the shape of the blade well represents the characteristics of the sewah. Pamor patterns are non contrasting as it is the norm of the region not to use contrasting nickle metals. Pattern welded in the mlumah technique, but without any contrasting patterns it is called kelingan in Javanese.
 

Price:- Singapore SGD$390 excluding shipping. New.

Parang Nabur Ulu Tandok 0122 – Very good and rare example of a long and broad saber called the parang Nabur, with typical characteristics that has strong middle eastern or Indian sabre influences. Typical handle form usually made of horn with thick brass guard that can act as a knuckle duster and also a sword breaker. The piece comes without any sheath. Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge, and an arcing profile that broadens at the top,  having a single fuller along the middle. Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area, due to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique and are of the kulit semangko or melon skin pamor.

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Pedang Tusuk Jawa Dwi Warna 0122 – Very good and rare example of a stabbing sword called the pedang tusuk from central Jawa. Typical handle form usually made of buffalo horn with thick white brass guard that can act as a knuckle duster and also a sword breaker. Wooden sheath is encased with white brass panels. Very sturdy blade with an angular profile that tapers at the tip,  having a single sharp edge at the bottom half and double sharp edges at the top half; meant for slashing and also stabbing. Pamor patterns are condense and a peak like formation is seen at the base with the tip ending at the middle of the blade.

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Rencong Aceh Pucuk Rebong Perak 0821 – A very good example of the rencong from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. With the fine carved wooden handle having the base encased with thick silver in the pucuk rebong or bamboo shoots form. Wooden sheath with plain silver bands. and having the typical recong’s characteristics like the bent handle, the blade’s fretworks etc. subliming infusing the Islamic invocation “Bismillah” i.e. In the name of Allah. Sturdy single sharp edge blade is slightly curved, having well executed base fretworks, with the base ferrule or metok made one with the blade. Pamor patterns are not contrasting as it is common in the region not to use contrasting nickel metals, but stressing more on stronger iron or steel.
 

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Tumbok Lada Sumatra 0122 – Very good and rare example of a side weapon called the tumbok lada from northern Sumatra. Typical handle form is finely carved and is made of hard ebony woods with a silver ferrule. Well grained kemuning wooden sheath is encased with plain silver panels, with a buffalo horn bottom tip. Thick and very sturdy blade with a slightly arcing profile that tapers at the tip, having a single sharp edge, and the base ferrule or metok made one with the blade. Pamor patterns are condense are arranged in the mlumah technique of the kulit semangko or melon skin pamor.

Golok Sumbawa Ulu Burung Makara 0122 – A very good example of a short sword called golok from the eastern Indonesian island od Sumabwa. Finely carved handle in the bird like form associated to the makara, has a silver encased ferrule, with the wooden sheath also encased with the a top panel and bottom silver encasements. Thick and very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a slightly arcing or sabre like profile. Pamor patterns are arranged in the mlumah technique of the kulit semangko or melon sin pamor, which is said to enhance the owner's popularity.

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Punial Lurus Philippines 0821 - A good example of a short dagger from the southern Philippine regions. Handle made of hard kemuning woods and having silver alloy  metal base and guard, with the wooden sheath encased with well reposed silver bands and a clip protrusion to assist in usage. Very sturdy blade with prominent spine and sharp double edges with a pointy tip. The punial is not classified as a keris as it lacks many characteristics of the keris. Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area, due to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique and are of the wos utah or scattered rice variations.

Sewah Sumatra Kakaktua Pamor Adeg 0421 – Very good example of a small knife or sewah from the central Sumatran regions. Handle is made of buffalo horn and is finely carved in the form of a parrot or kakaktua bird, with the top sheath also made of horn and is finely and deeply carved with pierced through works at places. Bottom stem is made from woods having silver bands and an horn bottom tip. Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a hexagonal base ferrule, has a shallow fuller or sogokan at the base of the blunt side. These are characteristics of the sewah which is commonly found in central or northern Sumatra. Pattern welded blade is not using contrasting metals which is the norm of the region, and is forged in the mlumah technique of the wos utah or scattered rice variations which is said to enhance the owner’s material well being.
 

Golok Sumatra Kembang Kacang Metok 0719 – A rare example of a short sword or golok from the central or southern region of Sumatra. Handle is made of hard black wood  having a thick round brass guard, with wooden sheath also made of the same black woods. Thick and very sturdy blade with a double sharp edge at the top. The base has a well executed kembang kacang (elephant trunk) usually seen with kerises, and it is also having a base ferrule or metok, usually seen on spears or tombaks. Pamor patterns are arranged in the miring technique and are of the adeg or standing variations which is said to be of the protective nature.

Sewah Aceh Sumatra Utara  0419 - Another rare example of a side weapon called the sewah from the northern Sumatran region of Aceh. Typical handle and sheath forms, are made from hard well selected kemuning woods, having the top sheath in a horse like representation. Thick and very sturdy blade with a slender arcing profile and single sharp edge, it also has the base metok or ferrule made one with the blade. Together with a single sogokan or base fuller, the shape of the blade well represents the characteristics of the sewah. Pamor patterns are arranged in the miring technique of the adeg or standing variation. It is said to protect the owner from natural mishaps.

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Beladau Melayu Riau Ulu Tandok 0122 – Very good and rare example of a small side weapon called the beladau, from the southern  Sumatran Malay region of Riau Lingga. Very interesting handle made of buffalo horn, and in a phallus form depicting the Hindu deity Shiva's phallus. Wooden sheath with plain silver bands and a horn bottom tip. Very sturdy blade with double sharp edges, and an arcing profile that tapers to a pointy tip,  having a prominent spine along the middle. Pamor patterns are not contrasting, which is the norm from the area, due to the non nickel metals used. From the forging lines the arrangements are of the mlumah technique and are of the kulit semangko or melon skin pamor.

Price:- Singapore SGD$300 excluding shipping.

Badek Sumatra Ulu Kakatua 1021 – Another very good example of a side weapon or badek from the central region of Sumatra. Finely carved handle in the cockatoo bird or kakaktua form and the deeply carved top heath are made from buffalo horn, with the black ebony wooden bottom stem having a bone bottom tip in the form of the patat lipas or roaches back. Rather slim blade, has unusual double sharp edges, pointy tip and the surface slightly concaved at the middle. Pamor patterns are not contrasting as it is common in the region not to use contrasting nickel metals, but seen from this example are pamor arranged in the mlumah technique with small circles concentrated at the middle called pamor uler lulut, or snakeskin pamor.

Badek Melayu Kedah Ulu Kakatua 0421 – Very good example of a small knife or badek from the northern Malaysian peninsular region of Kedah. Handle is made of ketengga woods and is finely carved in the form of a parrot or kakaktua bird, with the top sheath made of kenaung woods is finely carved in the stylized makara form.. Bottom stem is made from angsana woods. Very sturdy blade with a single sharp edge and a hexagonal base ferrule, has a shallow fuller or sogokan at the base of the blunt side. These are characteristics of the badek commonly found in the region. Pattern welded blade is not using contrasting metals which is the norm of the region, and is forged in the mlumah technique of the wos utah or scattered rice variations

Price:- Singapore SGD$290 excluding shipping.

Golok Ricikan Sumatra Pamor Adeg – A very good example of a short sword or golok from the central or southern region of Sumatra. Handle is made of buffalo horn, and with wooden sheath having the top and bottom tip also of horn. Thick and very sturdy blade with a double sharp edge at the top. The base has rare keris features of the kembang kacang and others which is very well executed. Pamor patterns are arranged in the miring technique and are of the adeg or standing variations which is said to be of the protective nature.

Price:- Singapore SGD$300 excluding shipping.

Badek Tusuk Sumatra Ricikan 0216 - A very good and rare example of a side weapon called badek tusuk or stabbing badek. Handle in the typical stylized makara influence form, is made from kemuning woods, as well as the top sheath. Bottom stem has a buffalo bone panel at the neck joints. Very study blade with prominent spine and deep double fullers flanking the spine. The base of the blade has fine ricikans or features that are resembling keris characteristics. The top three quarters of the blade is double sharp edge and this strongly suggest the stabbing use of the weapon. Pamor patterns are not contrasting as it is the norm to use less contrasting nickle but stronger iron and steel metals.

Golok Jawa Tri Warna 0220 - A good and rare example of a short broad knife or golok from the eastern Javanese region. Handle and top sheath are made from very well selected well grained hard woods having weaved rattan bindings at the outer stem. Single edge blade is rather broad and short, having the sharp edge in the straight side, features attributed to the golok of the region. Pamor pattern are rare and are arranged in the miring technique showing three different pattern arrangements, and is called tri warna or tri colored.
 

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Sewah Aceh Patrem 0122 - Another very good and rare example of a small knife called the sewah of Aceh, northern Sumatra in origin. Handle and the top sheath are made from buffalo horn, with the bottom stem made of angsana woods having plain silver bands. Short and sturdy blade, made for feminine use or patrem, with a single sharp edge and an inward or concave curved profile, having the base ferrule made one with the blade;- features typical of the sewah. Pamor patterns are not contrasting which is the norm of the region, and from the forging lines, it is arranged in the mlumah technique of the wos utah or scattered rice variations.

Singapore SGD$180 excluding shipping.