Is this a Dayak knife?

not2sharp · 21st March 2026, 08:27 PM

This is an unusual knife that I found with an antique dealer. It has no history, but it certainly looks interesting. Can you help me to identify this?

N2s

Sajen · 21st March 2026, 10:45 PM

I don't think it's Dayak and I doubt it's Indonesian at all.

not2sharp · 21st March 2026, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

I don't think it's Dayak and I doubt it's Indonesian at all.

I added some better photos for us. The pommel is brass or copper, the blade is forged with a laminate edge, and it has a hardwood handle. Notice there are some stray markings and decorations that you can better see now. Whatever this is it is interesting.

n2s

Amuk Murugul · Yesterday, 05:33 AM

Perhaps .....

21st March 2026, 08:27 PM	#1
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 216	Is this a Dayak knife? This is an unusual knife that I found with an antique dealer. It has no history, but it certainly looks interesting. Can you help me to identify this? N2s Attached Images Last edited by not2sharp; 21st March 2026 at 10:58 PM. Reason: Adding better photos

Yesterday, 05:33 AM	#4
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 483	Koedjang Badak? Perhaps ..... Attached Images

21st March 2026, 10:45 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,668	I don't think it's Dayak and I doubt it's Indonesian at all.