Sumatran klewang
length: 28 1/2"
Nice solid klewang. Spine of blade is 3/8" thick, tapering down to 1/8"
near the point. Iron collar bolster, hardwood handle decorated with incised
lines and seven brass rivets. Definetly a functional weapon, not a barstock
machete. Circa mid to late 1800's, may be older.
blade: 23"
blade width: 1 1/8" ricasso, 1 1/4" max
grip: 5 1/2"
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