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Marcus
8th September 2016, 11:54 PM
This just in from Oriental Arms. This is what Artzi says:
"The origin and use of this type of folding knives is not very clear and there are numerous suggestions ranging from knives to clean opium pipes to knives for cutting and inscribing on palm leaves. The origin is most probably from the Indo-China area. It has a 3 inches blade, hollow ground, 2 1/2 inches back spike with silver plated strip o the spine. Ivory handle. 6 inches fully opened. Very good condition."
Any other insights/comments
Rick
8th September 2016, 11:59 PM
I envy you mate.
I saw that; always wanted one.
Too scared to lose it to Customs. :eek:
Marcus
9th September 2016, 12:03 AM
Artzi's shipping amazing me. I usually get things within a week from when I order.
machinist
9th September 2016, 12:27 AM
I have seen these misidentified as sailors knives because the point resembles a sort of feeble marlin spike. I think the "scribes" attribution makes the most sense. Yours looks very nice.
rickystl
9th September 2016, 01:12 AM
Hi Marcus. I too saw that on Artzi's Website. While not really into blades, I really like that folder. Very interesting. No clue as to it's origin. Others here would have a much better guess. But here's a guess:
Could this be a leatherworkers knife ? The tapered point reminds me of a leather awl.
Rick
Sajen
9th September 2016, 05:46 AM
"The origin and use of this type of folding knives is not very clear and there are numerous suggestions ranging from knives to clean opium pipes to knives for cutting and inscribing on palm leaves. The origin is most probably from the Indo-China area.
Hello Marcus,
the use of this knives is very clear, sorry Artzi. ;) Also the orign seems to be clear, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20323&highlight=scriber%27s+knife
Nice that yours has still the rivet plates, by my ones they are missing.
Regards,
Detlef
Marcus
9th September 2016, 01:07 PM
Detlef,
No need to apologize to Artzi, he got it right. I just did not understand what he meant. Thanks for the clarification and the links!
Marcus
Marcus
11th September 2016, 02:18 PM
I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali).
Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely.
Sajen
11th September 2016, 09:13 PM
I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali).
Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely.
Yes, it is Balinese artwork and when I am not complete wrong it will be Balinese writing. Maybe Alan can confirm it since I am unsure. :shrug:
Regards,
Detlef
A. G. Maisey
12th September 2016, 07:46 AM
Yeah, looks like a Bali lontar to me.
Marcus
12th September 2016, 12:39 PM
Yes, a friend of, a guide on Bali, confirms it is "a real Bali Lontar."
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