Wedung or similar? Id needed

[SidJ]

Thanks both
I am grateful.
Yes the Sumatran rawit knives have this step between bolster and hilt and a somewhat similar shape. See pics in Zonneveld. The greneng reminds me of Rencong from Aceh. Micheal suggested Minang possibly. If Sumatra is this a fighting or utility blade or both? It bears signs of use and the brass inlays and details in construction are interesting suggesting perhaps a step up from a pure agrarian tool?
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Sid

[kai]

Hello Sid,

The greneng reminds me of Rencong from Aceh. Micheal suggested Minang possibly.

Yes, this feature might well be based on the Atjeh rencong.

I'd tend to guess at the northern Minang border region or, probably, Mandailing/Angkola (areas heavily affected during the padri wars).

If Sumatra is this a fighting or utility blade or both? It bears signs of use and the brass inlays and details in construction are interesting suggesting perhaps a step up from a pure agrarian tool?

Also tools are often embellished; this looks like an everyday carry to me.

Regards,
Kai

[SidJ]

Kai
Pic added. Big and robust blade.