Code IN84
Also called a Beladah Belabang, the Parang Nabur is a Malay sword from the island of Borneo, the blade has an indigenous shape, whereas the hilt, with its guard, is of European influence. It is a very well balanced slashing weapon, its small size is adapted to Malay people. This saber shaped sword with the D guard is strongly influenced from the naval cutlasses carried by the Dutch sailors, and shows a perfect blend of European with Islamic styles. This parang nabur has a blade curved towards the point, and widest at the point of curvature.
