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Miguel · 11th May 2016, 07:57 PM

Hello Everyone,

I would be grateful for more information on this knife, I believe it is called a Piha Kaetta, that it is from Sri-Lanka and that is about all except for its dimensions which are overall length 10.375 ins, blade length 6 ins x 1.25 ins wide. The handle is intricately carved and decorated with brass and silver which extends partway down the blade which in marked contrast is rather heavy and plain.
I would be grateful if you could tell me more about it such as use, age etc. Thanking you in anticipation.
Regards
Miguel

11th May 2016, 07:57 PM	#1
Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Sri-Lankan (Ceylon) Knife Hello Everyone, I would be grateful for more information on this knife, I believe it is called a Piha Kaetta, that it is from Sri-Lanka and that is about all except for its dimensions which are overall length 10.375 ins, blade length 6 ins x 1.25 ins wide. The handle is intricately carved and decorated with brass and silver which extends partway down the blade which in marked contrast is rather heavy and plain. I would be grateful if you could tell me more about it such as use, age etc. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Miguel Attached Images