This is one of those very rare Klewang "Heiho" Models which were modified by the Japanese after they had captured the Netherland East Indies at the outset of WWII. These Klewangs had their guards and cups cut off along with the clipped tips. The Japanese then used them as machetes and provided them to native sympathizers (called "Heihos") as weapons. These "Heiho" Klewangs were later re-captured by US Forces and used by them for the remainder of the war. After the war ended the Dutch sent their colonial troops back to the Netherland East Indies and took the remaining modified Klewangs from the native population due to colonial unrest.!
RARE Heiho! Model M1911 Hembrug maker marked with cut-down hilt knuckle guard cup and blade tip! Some pitting and surface rust to be expected. This is one of those rare Klewang's which were modified by the Japanese after capturing the Netherland East Indies in WWII. Most of these "Heiho" models were recaptured by both American forces and repatriated Dutch Colonial Forces after WWII during the uprisings. |
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