View Full Version : Another Interesting SEA knife for ID 'Tumbok Lada'
Atlantia
11th June 2011, 08:12 PM
Another one that I'm not familiar with.
The original collectors notes called it a 'Tumbok Lada'.
Not a blade type I've seen before, have a good look, it's quite strange.
Any thoughts? Age?
Rick
11th June 2011, 10:39 PM
Possibly in this family ? :shrug:
The hilt is so small that it must be grasped in the 'edge up' grip.
Atlantia
12th June 2011, 12:21 AM
Possibly in this family ? :shrug:
The hilt is so small that it must be grasped in the 'edge up' grip.
Yes mate, definately 'edge up'. Weird little thing isn't it?
Rick
12th June 2011, 02:13 AM
IIRC, mate either TVV or VVV had an example similar to mine and he had a name for it .
Are you Guys out there ?
Rick
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Ahh, found it !
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3486&highlight=tumbak+lada
Judging from post #20 in that thread I'll guess Karih as the designation .
Battara
12th June 2011, 02:26 AM
So this would be a karih .............
Rick
12th June 2011, 02:29 AM
My guess Jose . :shrug:
Not quite the same blade form but vaguely similar ?
DAHenkel
12th June 2011, 12:10 PM
Interesting piece. The blade looks like it could be a salvaged sword blade. Not something in the standard catalog but would most likely qualify as a badik. The silverwork suggests Sumatra or perhaps Riau.
Sajen
12th June 2011, 02:57 PM
Interesting nice little dagger. Unusual that it was used two different wood for the sheat. I would vote for Sumatra as well. When you boring it one day I would be happy to give it a new home! :D
Regards,
Detlef
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