Hundang knife/Mt. Pinatubo Negritos

[A. G. Maisey]

This type of bladed implement is totally outside my area of specific knowledge, however, the file work on the back of the blade is not.

In many societies across the world, file work on the back of a blade is put there to assist grip when working with a knife by holding with the "thumb on blade"grip. This grip is common in both working knives and knives used as weapons.

[Sajen]

Hello Wildwolberine,

Have you oiled the wooden scabbard? It looks very dry, especially down from it.

Regards,
Detlef

[wildwolberine]

Hi Detlef,

No, I haven’t. What oil do you suggest?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by wildwolberine

No, I haven’t. What oil do you suggest?

I personally use linseed oil but others use other oils.

Regards,
Detlef

[wildwolberine]

Would you recommend boiled or raw linseed oil? I searched the forums and i see a diversity of opinions. I typically use mineral oil

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by wildwolberine

Would you recommend boiled or raw linseed oil? I searched the forums and i see a diversity of opinions. I typically use mineral oil

I use virgin oil, cold pressed. And yes, others use other plant oils and others like you yourself mineral oil.
But as mentioned before, the wood of your scabbard looks very dry so I would recommend oiling it.

Regards,
Detlef