Bali knife, Info needed

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

not unusual but very expensive when very old and not so many times on the market. I think that your example isn't a very old one but I can be wrong by this.

Best regards,

Detlef

Hi Detlef,

Thanks
I found a very similar example on the net dated as 1890. I'd initially assumed that mine was mid 20thC before seeing that, but I guess it could be earlier. It seems to have some age, (based on the dark patina on the steel where it's been exposed like on the back/top of the blade where it wouldn't have been covered by the scabbard) Looks like the scabbard was with it until recently.
What do you think?
Best
Gene