Kerala knife

Tim Simmons · 13th March 2006, 09:40 PM

I have brought this to the surface because Lew suggested this bowie was from Madras which is the state of Tamill Nadu to the east of Kerala. look at the decoration on the handle. I am told by my brother inlaw who lives in Madras or should I say Chennai, that there is considerable cultural cross over/links and trade with Burma in the past. He is on the large side and said the food was very similar. I feel it is clear there is some relationship in the origin of these to knives.

13th March 2006, 09:40 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I have brought this to the surface because Lew suggested this bowie was from Madras which is the state of Tamill Nadu to the east of Kerala. look at the decoration on the handle. I am told by my brother inlaw who lives in Madras or should I say Chennai, that there is considerable cultural cross over/links and trade with Burma in the past. He is on the large side and said the food was very similar. I feel it is clear there is some relationship in the origin of these to knives. Attached Images