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3rd November 2006, 12:54 AM
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I wish someone had more information to offer on this weapon form; I have a very odd example which I'm not even positive is a Tumbak Lada.
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3rd November 2006, 09:19 AM
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Location: Sweden
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Rick,
I think your knife is made in the Palembang area, mid 20th C. It resembles in style and material a knife I traded to CharlesS about 1 1/2 years ago (don't know if he still has it to show?). I still regret that I let it go.  Michael |
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3rd November 2006, 05:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast USA
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What is the difference between tumbak lada and a sewar?
Lew |
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3rd November 2006, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
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As I understand it a Tumok Lada has a distinctive squared off handle.
The name tumbok meaning "pepper" and "lada" meaning grinder. Here are some pictures of my little "Pepper Grinder." |
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4th November 2006, 12:28 AM
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I'm not so sure Bill; Lew's example doesn't have a squared off handle .
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4th November 2006, 01:38 AM
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Quote:
I was talking about mine. Bill |
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4th November 2006, 02:04 AM
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So Lew's example isn't a Tumbak Lada ?
If not; what is it ? Is this a Tumbak Lada ? The hilt is squared but the blade curves the wrong way . http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=2259 Last edited by Rick; 4th November 2006 at 02:31 AM. |
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