Sri-Lankan (Ceylon) Knife

Miguel · 11th May 2016, 07:57 PM

Hello Everyone,

I would be grateful for more information on this knife, I believe it is called a Piha Kaetta, that it is from Sri-Lanka and that is about all except for its dimensions which are overall length 10.375 ins, blade length 6 ins x 1.25 ins wide. The handle is intricately carved and decorated with brass and silver which extends partway down the blade which in marked contrast is rather heavy and plain.
I would be grateful if you could tell me more about it such as use, age etc. Thanking you in anticipation.
Regards
Miguel

BANDOOK · 12th May 2016, 12:32 PM

NICE KNIFE,MOSTLY USED TO CUT BEETLE NUT AND FOR CEREMONIAL PURPOSES,WILL POST MINE SOON
REGARDS RAJESH

corrado26 · 12th May 2016, 01:32 PM

Very nice and decorative piece; would be glad to have it in my collection
corrado26

VANDOO · 12th May 2016, 11:40 PM

IT LOOKS LIKE A NICE ONE IN GOOD SHAPE, ITS DIFFICULT TO TELL THE AGE ON THESE AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE STILL MAKING THEM. I SUSPECT IF THEY ARE STILL BEING MADE THE QUALITY WILL NOT BE AS GOOD. THERE ARE SEVERAL GOOD POSTS ON THESE IN THE FORUM ARCHIVES A SEARCH SHOULD BRING UP QUITE A BIT OF INFORMATION.

Miguel · 13th May 2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

IT LOOKS LIKE A NICE ONE IN GOOD SHAPE, ITS DIFFICULT TO TELL THE AGE ON THESE AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE STILL MAKING THEM. I SUSPECT IF THEY ARE STILL BEING MADE THE QUALITY WILL NOT BE AS GOOD. THERE ARE SEVERAL GOOD POSTS ON THESE IN THE FORUM ARCHIVES A SEARCH SHOULD BRING UP QUITE A BIT OF INFORMATION.

Hi Vandoo,

Thanks for the info, I will do a searh as you suggest and possibly learn a lot more about this decorative weapon.
Regards
Miguel

David · 13th May 2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Miguel

Hi Vandoo,

Thanks for the info, I will do a searh as you suggest and possibly learn a lot more about this decorative weapon.
Regards
Miguel

AFAIK these are not used as "weapons".

Miguel · 13th May 2016, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrado26

Very nice and decorative piece; would be glad to have it in my collection
corrado26

Hi Corrado26,

Thanks I am glad you like it.
Regards
Miguel

Miguel · 13th May 2016, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

NICE KNIFE,MOSTLY USED TO CUT BEETLE NUT AND FOR CEREMONIAL PURPOSES,WILL POST MINE SOON
REGARDS RAJESH

Hi Rajesh,

Thanks for the info I now know what it was used for and look forward to seeing yours.
Regards
Miguel

BANDOOK · 14th May 2016, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miguel

Hi Rajesh,

Thanks for the info I now know what it was used for and look forward to seeing yours.
Regards
Miguel

SRI LANKAN CEREMONIAL DAGGER
PIHA-KAETTA
31.5 CMS
18 TH CENTURY

Miguel · 16th May 2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

SRI LANKAN CEREMONIAL DAGGER
PIHA-KAETTA
31.5 CMS
18 TH CENTURY

Hi Rajesh,

Avery nice piece, thanks for sharing it.
Regards
Miguel

11th May 2016, 07:57 PM	#1
Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Sri-Lankan (Ceylon) Knife Hello Everyone, I would be grateful for more information on this knife, I believe it is called a Piha Kaetta, that it is from Sri-Lanka and that is about all except for its dimensions which are overall length 10.375 ins, blade length 6 ins x 1.25 ins wide. The handle is intricately carved and decorated with brass and silver which extends partway down the blade which in marked contrast is rather heavy and plain. I would be grateful if you could tell me more about it such as use, age etc. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Miguel Attached Images

12th May 2016, 12:32 PM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	NICE KNIFE,MOSTLY USED TO CUT BEETLE NUT AND FOR CEREMONIAL PURPOSES,WILL POST MINE SOON REGARDS RAJESH

12th May 2016, 01:32 PM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,170	Very nice and decorative piece; would be glad to have it in my collection corrado26

12th May 2016, 11:40 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	IT LOOKS LIKE A NICE ONE IN GOOD SHAPE, ITS DIFFICULT TO TELL THE AGE ON THESE AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE STILL MAKING THEM. I SUSPECT IF THEY ARE STILL BEING MADE THE QUALITY WILL NOT BE AS GOOD. THERE ARE SEVERAL GOOD POSTS ON THESE IN THE FORUM ARCHIVES A SEARCH SHOULD BRING UP QUITE A BIT OF INFORMATION.