A very fine and high quality Klewang, one of the many variations of the Indonesian machete like knife. This one is probably Acheen from Sumatra, 19th C. The blade is straight and single edge, 20 inches long with a 13 inches long fuller just below the spine, forged from a very fine pattern welded (Damascus) steel. The steel bolster is of polygonal shape. The hilt is carved of horn in a typical forked pommel and mounted with gold collar painted black and green. . The scabbard is made of light colored wood, very finely engraved on both sides. Total length is 27 inches. Very good condition, minor blackened spots on the blade and a repair to the bottom of the scabbard.