How about this folding knife?

Ki Jayamalelo · 19th June 2006, 06:38 AM

Definetly betel nut cutter from Deccan, see:

Henry Brownrigg (1993) Betelschneider aus der Sammlung Eilenberg p: 61
There should be also an English edition of this book.

pmacleman · 19th June 2006, 07:29 AM

Rob and Ki you may both be right...

Following up on Ki's information regarding geographic origin. This from the site: http://www.le-betel.com/betel/ciseau...9/en_ci009.htm

"Betel cutter of the « Katar » style. One of India’s most characteristic edged weapons. It has a triangular bladed punch-dagger. This cutter is very much like the « Katar », when turned upside down it is a weapon, and otherwise merely a silver betel cutter without any decoration. This betel cutter is used by women to protect themselves."

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Very interesting. Thanks for all the help.

Have to trot a few of my other mysteries in coming weeks.

Paul

CourseEight · 10th November 2009, 12:36 PM

Bringing up this old thread because all the pictures are gone and the links are broken. This recently ended on ebay; is this of the same category, a betel cutter/folding katar?

19th June 2006, 07:29 AM	#2
pmacleman Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	Both right Rob and Ki you may both be right... Following up on Ki's information regarding geographic origin. This from the site: http://www.le-betel.com/betel/ciseau...9/en_ci009.htm "Betel cutter of the « Katar » style. One of India’s most characteristic edged weapons. It has a triangular bladed punch-dagger. This cutter is very much like the « Katar », when turned upside down it is a weapon, and otherwise merely a silver betel cutter without any decoration. This betel cutter is used by women to protect themselves." Image Very interesting. Thanks for all the help. Have to trot a few of my other mysteries in coming weeks. Paul

10th November 2009, 12:36 PM	#3
CourseEight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 222	Bringing up this old thread because all the pictures are gone and the links are broken. This recently ended on ebay; is this of the same category, a betel cutter/folding katar? Attached Images

19th June 2006, 06:38 AM	#1
Ki Jayamalelo Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 18	Definetly betel nut cutter from Deccan, see: Henry Brownrigg (1993) Betelschneider aus der Sammlung Eilenberg p: 61 There should be also an English edition of this book.