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Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul
Guten tag Detlef, 
I am neither a Nias linguist nor a Nias smith.
The actual word 'sala' has many meanings depending on context etc. I don't know how/why 'sala' was bestowed on this blade.
All I know is that Balatoe Sala is a utility tool, 'golok' to the Soenda.
The other type is Balatoe Tologoe, used for ceremony/war.
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Selamat malam Amuk,
thank you very much for reply. I have thought you mean something different since I have had in mind the word with nearly the same writing in bahasa indonesia.
Thank's again,
Detlef
For all others: salah in bahasa indonesia means wrong or false.