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A. G. Maisey · 20th August 2017, 03:29 AM

This blade style is widespread in SE Asia, the chisel edge permits a very sharp edge when correctly sharpened. Ideal for splitting rotan and similar materials. M'ranggis use this type of knife for general purpose work, I have several that I use for bench work.

The area of origin is probably going to be determined by the hilt:- ID hilt style, ID knife.

In Bali today these knives are called temutik.

My guess for this one would be Lombok. It is a guess.

Various sizes, ages, qualities:-

20th August 2017, 03:29 AM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,700	This blade style is widespread in SE Asia, the chisel edge permits a very sharp edge when correctly sharpened. Ideal for splitting rotan and similar materials. M'ranggis use this type of knife for general purpose work, I have several that I use for bench work. The area of origin is probably going to be determined by the hilt:- ID hilt style, ID knife. In Bali today these knives are called temutik. My guess for this one would be Lombok. It is a guess. Various sizes, ages, qualities:- Attached Images Last edited by A. G. Maisey; 20th August 2017 at 07:16 AM.