Sumatran Dagger: Lopah Petawaran

VVV · 23rd January 2008, 10:44 AM

Congratulations Charles!

I know you have been looking for a perfect Lopah for a long time.
I am not that picky myself so here are some other variations for discussion.

Picture 2 below show the two main variations of hilts.
There are different opinions on if this knife originated among the Gayo tribe or the Karo Batak (where it is used by the guru/healer priest for purification/exorcistic ceremonies).

Michael

CharlesS · 23rd January 2008, 12:35 PM

Some amazing examples VVV. Some of these certainly look more ceremonial than combat worthy.

Thanks for posting

23rd January 2008, 10:44 AM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Congratulations Charles! I know you have been looking for a perfect Lopah for a long time. I am not that picky myself so here are some other variations for discussion. Picture 2 below show the two main variations of hilts. There are different opinions on if this knife originated among the Gayo tribe or the Karo Batak (where it is used by the guru/healer priest for purification/exorcistic ceremonies). Michael Attached Images

23rd January 2008, 12:35 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Some amazing examples VVV. Some of these certainly look more ceremonial than combat worthy. Thanks for posting