Ethnicity of this object

[mwforge]

Hello all,

If anyone has any reference to this weapon as far as a similarity to some particular ethnicity , I would love to hear about it.



It's 22" OAL

Forged from W-2 roundstock. Giraffe and sterling handle.

Thanks in advance

Mark Williams

[ariel]

Well, it is a modern weapon and the bladesmith obviously had various models at his disposal. Thus, I do not think one can say that it is a "modern rendition of a such-and-such sword from such-and-such country".
However, to me the blade looks very much like a Tibetan Ke Tri.
Any other flights of fancy? :D

[tom hyle]

forged bolster makes the blade similar to sikkins (Aceh klewangs)?......

[Miyamoto]

I'd say that is a verry subtile Wal-Mart style... :D

[mwforge]

Thanks for the input Guys.

Walmart :rolleyes:

A friend sent a link to some information on the Biawan. Looks very similar to the knives of that region.

[ariel]

Thanks for the input Guys.

Walmart :rolleyes:

A friend sent a link to some information on the Biawan. Looks very similar to the knives of that region.
What is Biawan?
Can you share the info?

[Rick]

Baiwan , Formosa , Taiwan .

The sword/knife under discussion being contemporary knifemaker's work ; only the tip could reasonably be considered as having any Taiwanese influence .

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1223&highlight=rukai

[mwforge]

Thanks for the link Rick.

I guess this will just be a bastard child.