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24th November 2024, 06:50 PM
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Gunong?
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24th November 2024, 07:49 PM
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Definitely not! 
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24th November 2024, 07:57 PM
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The knife in question could resemble some Batak knives from Sumatra, for example the used wood for the scabbard and the silver fittings but the style of the silver fittings is just wrong, it's not Batak work. So I guess a Northern Malaysian/Southern Thai origin since I think I have seen similar knives from that region before.
Look at the picture! Last edited by Sajen; 24th November 2024 at 09:06 PM. |
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24th November 2024, 09:33 PM
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Not an exact match but similar!
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25th November 2024, 12:39 AM
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Nailed it Detlef, thank you. The round integral bolster, ferule, recurve blade, and pronounced curve to the handle are the common features. I can see from the similar box style scabbards on the knives you circled in the group photo that this one is missing a cap as well as a band. Cool to see a transitional piece like this between Malay and Tai.
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25th November 2024, 06:58 AM
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Detlef,
I thought the circled area on the scabbard band was a clip. Perhaps not. That's why I suggested a picture with a plain background--so hard to pick up edge details on a patterned background. . |
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25th November 2024, 08:15 AM
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Yes, a plain background is always good when taking pics for the forum! Regards, Detlef |
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25th November 2024, 08:12 AM
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I was sure to have seen similar knives before. We seldom see blades from this region. There is a collector scene in Thailand and other countries from Mainland South-East-Asia. I would be happy when I could add some of the items seen on the table to my own collection.  Regards, Detlef |
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