An Indonesian Mystery Knife

Rick · 15th October 2008, 10:45 PM

Valiant's interpretation .
http://www.valiantco.com/sumatra/i-KukuMacan.JPG

fearn · 15th October 2008, 11:02 PM

Thanks Rick.

I'm not familiar with it either. I just looked up from doing paperwork, and there was a martial artist swinging one around. My impression is that the one from Valiant (and the one on the TV show) were single-edged blades, so it's not an exact match. Still, it's a starting place.

F

Rick · 15th October 2008, 11:54 PM

Two edges are better than one ?

VVV · 16th October 2008, 06:26 AM

I think you found it, Fearn.
Here is a "semi-old" Kuku Rimau/Kuku Macan from the Lampung-area as a comparison.
Mine is single-edged and used like a Jambiya/Korambit when fighting.

Michael

CharlesS · 16th October 2008, 12:20 PM

Very interesting ...thanks!

I suppose this just helps confirm that Zonneveld.....or, indeed, VVV could do a Volume 2 on Indonesian weapons.

16th October 2008, 06:26 AM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I think you found it, Fearn. Here is a "semi-old" Kuku Rimau/Kuku Macan from the Lampung-area as a comparison. Mine is single-edged and used like a Jambiya/Korambit when fighting. Michael Attached Images

15th October 2008, 10:45 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Valiant's interpretation . http://www.valiantco.com/sumatra/i-KukuMacan.JPG

15th October 2008, 11:02 PM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Thanks Rick. I'm not familiar with it either. I just looked up from doing paperwork, and there was a martial artist swinging one around. My impression is that the one from Valiant (and the one on the TV show) were single-edged blades, so it's not an exact match. Still, it's a starting place. F

15th October 2008, 11:54 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Two edges are better than one ?

16th October 2008, 12:20 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Very interesting ...thanks! I suppose this just helps confirm that Zonneveld.....or, indeed, VVV could do a Volume 2 on Indonesian weapons.