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Old 7th December 2012, 07:20 AM   #12
kai
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Hello Timo,

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Anthony Tirri, in his book "Islamic Weapons", says that these sickle style knives are from Malaysia region and are called `ARIT`( page 412, figure 290 A).
This is not an arit and likely not from the SEA archipelago - I'd guess at India and neighboring regions.

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Though I bought almost a similar one you have from South- India ( Kerala) and seller said that it is a farming tool ( sickle).
Would love to see that, too!

Regards,
Kai
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