can anyone help identifying these knives ?

[Freddy]

I recently purchased these two knives from different dealers. They were both identified as : kard - kerala daggers.

I've been searching the internet and the forum for similar pieces using the words : kard, pesh kabz, etc... I've seen all kinds of knives, but none with similar blades.

Perhaps another forumite can push me in the right direction ? :o :shrug:

These knives have a total length of 32 and 29 cm. The sheaths are new. One bone handle has also been renewed

The blades are single-edged and have a very strong T-shaped back.

Here are some pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/afbeelding011-14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/afbeelding012-12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/afbeelding013-13.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/afbeelding018-7.jpg

[mahratt]

Knife from Kerala (South West coast of India).

[Freddy]

Thanks, that was quick. :)

Does this type of knife have a particular name ?

[mahratt]

Thanks, that was quick. :)

Does this type of knife have a particular name ?


Unfortunately I do not know the name.


http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1702

[Freddy]

Thanks for the link.

Yes, it's the same shape. But the one from oriental arms seems to be of a much higher quality then mine. Nevertheless, I like them. :D