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Nirghosa 20th February 2013 11:06 PM

indonesian blade for indentification
 
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picked this unknown item up on ebay recently for a price that couldn't be passed up. Once we figure out what it is, we can certainly make a new handle.
any guesses?

KuKulzA28 21st February 2013 04:16 AM

Looks like a Siraui to me... so a curved knobby handle... how curved it up to you. Some were barely curved, and others so much that holding it conventionally with the edge out/down feels awkward.

Spunjer 21st February 2013 06:06 AM

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good catch on that one! i almost bid on it myself. yeah, i think it's siraui as well

Nirghosa 21st February 2013 11:44 AM

excellent! thanks!!!!

kai 22nd February 2013 10:01 AM

How long is the blade? Looks small and more like a piso raut to me. Utility knife, possibly vintage?

You'll also need a new scabbard.

Regards,
Kai

Nirghosa 23rd February 2013 01:49 PM

Kai, i plan to do some cleaning of it today so just measured and it is 6.5"/16.25cm. Rather small.

Scabbards are a skill i'm still working to develope and yes it could have a better one. it is odd that it is so cut down, almost seems reworked from something else


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