Could this be Indonesian ? or Dutch?

kronckew · 6th September 2007, 09:25 AM

hi katana,

it does sound a bit thick for a letter opener, the short shafted pilum that was subject to an earlier dissertation

looks like it can take care of your correspondence instead while we ponder the source of your latest weapon.

the two opposing flats on the integral bolster look interesting, could it be for a wrench or tongs to hold it while inserting it in the grip? hard to tell from a small photo. maybe an x-ray of the tang thru the grip by a co-operative dentist, vet or hospital will shed some light. not loose is it? any indication of how it's stuck on, screwed in, cutlers cement, laha or just fibre wrapped & pushed in like a tombak or keris?

6th September 2007, 09:25 AM	#23
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	hi katana, it does sound a bit thick for a letter opener, the short shafted pilum that was subject to an earlier dissertation looks like it can take care of your correspondence instead while we ponder the source of your latest weapon. the two opposing flats on the integral bolster look interesting, could it be for a wrench or tongs to hold it while inserting it in the grip? hard to tell from a small photo. maybe an x-ray of the tang thru the grip by a co-operative dentist, vet or hospital will shed some light. not loose is it? any indication of how it's stuck on, screwed in, cutlers cement, laha or just fibre wrapped & pushed in like a tombak or keris? Last edited by kronckew; 6th September 2007 at 09:53 AM.