Dagger for Identification

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Kai, what I said in my initial post was that I have never seen even a photo of badik that looks like this one.

In spite of the photos of Sulawesi badiks that Detlef posted, I still have not seen a photo of a badik that looks like this one.

Yes, I agree there is a very approximate, very broad similarity in overall form, but also outstanding significant differences, not only in the blade, but also in the hilt & the scabbard.

Hello Alan,

I see what you mean, starting by the blade, the edge by the one in question is straight, by the by me posted examples belly. And of course the notch. And the spine differs as well.
Handle is by the example from JM round at the outer end, by the from me posted examples tapered, also the bend is different.
By the scabbard the bulge is very different too.
So I have to agree with you, it's a different animal.
But why did I think it is from same family? It will be the overall appearance by superficial examination.

Regards,
Detlef