Indian? Decorated serrated sickle (worth a look)

Robert · 24th December 2009, 03:41 AM

Hello Gene,
At one time I saw a couple of picture of a knife like this being used by a Tibetan Monk in one of their ceremonies. The pictures did not show the hilt but the blade was curved and looked to be about 8 to 10 inches in length. I remember that the blade was described as being very sharp and having a serrated edge. I've been digging around in this rust bucket that I call a brain an haven't as yet remembered where I saw the pictures.

I'm happy to hear you received the e-card and you are more than welcome.

Robert

Atlantia · 25th December 2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello Gene,
At one time I saw a couple of picture of a knife like this being used by a Tibetan Monk in one of their ceremonies. The pictures did not show the hilt but the blade was curved and looked to be about 8 to 10 inches in length. I remember that the blade was described as being very sharp and having a serrated edge. I've been digging around in this rust bucket that I call a brain an haven't as yet remembered where I saw the pictures.

I'm happy to hear you received the e-card and you are more than welcome.

Robert

Hi Robert,
Thats interesting.
According to the never wrong Wiki, reaping sickles are usually serrated (but I've never seen one with fine teeth like this).
Here are some more pictures:

Montino Bourbon · 25th December 2009, 06:27 AM

The serrations are functional. It's definitely a reaper's tool, although it may be a ceremonial one.

A. G. Maisey · 25th December 2009, 07:13 AM

I don't know what it is, but a few years back I had a piece of the same form as this, but without the serrated blade edge.

Quality of construction was quite fine, way above tool quality. The quality of construction of this piece being discussed here also appears to be above tool quality.

Tim Simmons · 26th December 2009, 01:48 PM

I was offered one of these eagerly proffered as a "Skull Scrapper"

It is a fancy harvesting knife and not just rice.

Atlantia · 26th December 2009, 02:54 PM

Hi Gentlemen, thank you all for the continued input.
TIM,
When you say 'one of these', do you mean exactly the same?
What culture did they atttribute it too, and did 'skull scraping come at a premium LOL>?

Best Gene

Tim Simmons · 26th December 2009, 06:29 PM

Not this one. This is a nice example. It was offered with great relish in a swap. To me it looks like the work seen on items from the Nepal and other mountian, foothill areas. I have seem nepalese sickles held suspendid in a wooden block on a fabric baldric. You could probably find examples on the net.

25th December 2009, 06:27 AM	#3
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	yes, it's functional The serrations are functional. It's definitely a reaper's tool, although it may be a ceremonial one.

24th December 2009, 03:41 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Gene, At one time I saw a couple of picture of a knife like this being used by a Tibetan Monk in one of their ceremonies. The pictures did not show the hilt but the blade was curved and looked to be about 8 to 10 inches in length. I remember that the blade was described as being very sharp and having a serrated edge. I've been digging around in this rust bucket that I call a brain an haven't as yet remembered where I saw the pictures. I'm happy to hear you received the e-card and you are more than welcome. Robert

25th December 2009, 07:13 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	I don't know what it is, but a few years back I had a piece of the same form as this, but without the serrated blade edge. Quality of construction was quite fine, way above tool quality. The quality of construction of this piece being discussed here also appears to be above tool quality.

26th December 2009, 01:48 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	I was offered one of these eagerly proffered as a "Skull Scrapper" It is a fancy harvesting knife and not just rice.

26th December 2009, 02:54 PM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Gentlemen, thank you all for the continued input. TIM, When you say 'one of these', do you mean exactly the same? What culture did they atttribute it too, and did 'skull scraping come at a premium LOL>? Best Gene

26th December 2009, 06:29 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Not this one. This is a nice example. It was offered with great relish in a swap. To me it looks like the work seen on items from the Nepal and other mountian, foothill areas. I have seem nepalese sickles held suspendid in a wooden block on a fabric baldric. You could probably find examples on the net.