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VVV · 2nd July 2011, 10:18 PM

Detlef,

Yours for sure looks more like related to the siraui (variation #1) than Gene's, both scabbard and in a way the handle.
On it resembling a rice knife I was more thinking about the old ceremonial ones, like those used for cutting for the "rice spirit" (semangat padi), than for "regular" harvesting (enclosed is an example from Sumbawa).
But of course you are correct that it is a utility knife.
I look forward to see your latest find.

Michael

2nd July 2011, 10:18 PM	#9
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Detlef, Yours for sure looks more like related to the siraui (variation #1) than Gene's, both scabbard and in a way the handle. On it resembling a rice knife I was more thinking about the old ceremonial ones, like those used for cutting for the "rice spirit" (semangat padi), than for "regular" harvesting (enclosed is an example from Sumbawa). But of course you are correct that it is a utility knife. I look forward to see your latest find. Michael Attached Images Last edited by VVV; 2nd July 2011 at 10:33 PM. Reason: added reference picture