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Al Shamal 12th December 2013 08:43 PM

Hand Axe Sickle Blade
 
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Salam,

See attached photos of an interesting item for comments...
It might be of North African or maybe Indian origin? The blade is forged and only the inside of the curve is edged for cutting. The overall length from hilt to blade tip is around 450mm. The handle looks to be ebony. There doesn’t appear to be any other distinct markings on the blade or handle.
For the forums opinion pls...
:shrug:

carlos 12th December 2013 09:00 PM

My first impression is a parang from Indonesia/Malaysia
best regards

http://blade.japet.com/KRISS/K-Arme-...ang-Parang.htm

carlos.

Ferguson 14th December 2013 02:18 AM

Makes me think of a Parang Ginah.
Steve

Rick 14th December 2013 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferguson
Makes me think of a Parang Ginah.
Steve

Like one that had run into a tree at 80 mph . ;)
It looks very 'unhandy' as a weapon; I wonder what its use was . :confused:

Ibrahiim al Balooshi 18th December 2013 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Shamal
Salam,

See attached photos of an interesting item for comments...
It might be of North African or maybe Indian origin? The blade is forged and only the inside of the curve is edged for cutting. The overall length from hilt to blade tip is around 450mm. The handle looks to be ebony. There doesn’t appear to be any other distinct markings on the blade or handle.
For the forums opinion pls...
:shrug:



Salaams Shamal... You been on holiday or what? Great looking weapon that... At first I thought it was a thrower from the African style... Then I looked at the post of carlos and would follow that idea...Drop in at Buraimi if you get a chance...
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi. :)

Al Shamal 18th December 2013 08:05 PM

Alikum salam....ya somewhat extended holidays!
Sure, I will hopefully head Buraimi way soon inshallah

Thanks all for the comments, appreciated....it looks to be a very interesting type of parang indeed
:)

kronckew 18th December 2013 08:32 PM

rice sickle? bit unusual.

Billman 2nd January 2014 09:16 AM

It looks a bit heavy for a rice sickle, I'd go with a type of billhook. Its ornate style makes me think more of a ceremonial tool than a functional one. I'd opt for Asian rather than African - India to East Indies region.. The handle looks to be of the ebony/rosewood family...

Billman 2nd January 2014 09:17 AM

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As a comparison (handle and decoration, not shape) this one is an aruval (billhook) from southern India.. It also appears to be more decorative than the plain, functional tools the working classes use..


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