Indonesian(?) dagger for discussion

RSWORD · 15th October 2005, 12:53 AM

I was having a look at this piece also. The blade is quite nice. I agree that the turquoise seems like a later addition and quite out of place for this item. The blade is lovely. I have seen this type of twist core in some Malaysian/Indonesian blades.

Battara · 15th October 2005, 06:02 AM

And in some Moro pieces.

Justin · 15th October 2005, 03:05 PM

Im inclined to agreewith Rick, that the turquoise looks very out of place and is probably a later addition

My guess as to origin is definately Sumatra/Aceh,the knife reminds me of a dagger sized sikim.

15th October 2005, 12:53 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,094	I was having a look at this piece also. The blade is quite nice. I agree that the turquoise seems like a later addition and quite out of place for this item. The blade is lovely. I have seen this type of twist core in some Malaysian/Indonesian blades.

15th October 2005, 06:02 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	And in some Moro pieces.

15th October 2005, 03:05 PM	#3
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 184	Im inclined to agreewith Rick, that the turquoise looks very out of place and is probably a later addition My guess as to origin is definately Sumatra/Aceh,the knife reminds me of a dagger sized sikim.