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laEspadaAncha · 15th February 2012, 07:53 PM

I picked this little sticker last week from a collection of predominantly SEA edged weapons. One piece of metal measuring only about 9 inches in total length; the blade accounts for about half of that.

Wedge-shaped/triangular cross section with a flat 'grind,' with a rather thick spine (about 7mm) for its size.

I'm familiar with the small, curved ring-pommeled knives shown in Zonneveld, but this doesn't seem to resemble it. The blade has a 'feel' that suggests the (northern?) Philippines to me, but again, I haven't seen one similar.

Any ideas?

15th February 2012, 07:53 PM	#1
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Unknown Small Ring-Pommeled Knife I picked this little sticker last week from a collection of predominantly SEA edged weapons. One piece of metal measuring only about 9 inches in total length; the blade accounts for about half of that. Wedge-shaped/triangular cross section with a flat 'grind,' with a rather thick spine (about 7mm) for its size. I'm familiar with the small, curved ring-pommeled knives shown in Zonneveld, but this doesn't seem to resemble it. The blade has a 'feel' that suggests the (northern?) Philippines to me, but again, I haven't seen one similar. Any ideas? Attached Images