Knife Identification

Jerseyman · 13th June 2016, 10:14 PM

Ian and Stu - thank you for your considered responses.

A little more information - it is definitely skin of some description, though I understand thinking it might be a weave - I have a couple of naga dao with nicely woven bi-colour rattan.

The Russell's Pit Viper is a remarkable match! Thanks for spotting that.

On closer examination I think the pommel might actually be constructed from two, possibly three different metals. A redder, possibly copper alloy, a yellower, possibly brass element and the final flat button a darker grey metal.

It is possible that the hilt, locket and chape are later additions - but I'm not sure. Something indefinable in the visual balance and close-up viewing of the piece makes me feel they were constructed together. It is a very well made, good quality item.

Montagnard is an interesting suggestion - not an area of tribes I know much about.

13th June 2016, 10:14 PM	#8
Jerseyman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Ian and Stu - thank you for your considered responses. A little more information - it is definitely skin of some description, though I understand thinking it might be a weave - I have a couple of naga dao with nicely woven bi-colour rattan. The Russell's Pit Viper is a remarkable match! Thanks for spotting that. On closer examination I think the pommel might actually be constructed from two, possibly three different metals. A redder, possibly copper alloy, a yellower, possibly brass element and the final flat button a darker grey metal. It is possible that the hilt, locket and chape are later additions - but I'm not sure. Something indefinable in the visual balance and close-up viewing of the piece makes me feel they were constructed together. It is a very well made, good quality item. Montagnard is an interesting suggestion - not an area of tribes I know much about.