Just purchased this Karambit

Kmaddock · 6th October 2023, 08:37 AM

Hi All,

I purchased this karambit last night with the following description

the steel dagger resembling a claw with a hammer formed wooden grip with ring finial, housed in a white metal mounted wooden sheath, 13.5 cm in length

I have never seen one in person or for sale or at auction a few on dealers sights though, are they a rare item as there is not a lot on this forum on them with only 6 threads featuring them and non ever in the sale section.
Taughts and opinions welcome.

I will be picking up hopefully over the weekend

I am assuming Indonesian, so with pictures I have supplied i would love to hear your opinions on this piece, I got it quite cheap so don't hold back with negatives if you feel they are needed.

Regards all,

Ken

Battara · 7th October 2023, 02:50 AM

Yes nice and Indonesian.

I'll bet the silver will clean up nicely.

Bob A · 7th October 2023, 05:30 PM

There are a few in Artzi's old site, for reference. (I'm very grateful for their preserving all this information).

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/searc...bi&s.x=0&s.y=0

Rick · 7th October 2023, 07:47 PM

This one looks like it came from the same Maker.

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=7311

Sajen · 8th October 2023, 12:28 PM

A very nice one! Would like to see it again after you have given it a little bit TLC.

When you ever get bored of looking at it I would be happy to give it a new home!

Regards,
Detlef

Kmaddock · 8th October 2023, 08:41 PM

Thanks all for the thumbs up and information
Rick I think you are right very similar indeed, Mine has the silver rings also, if you look at the auction house picture you can see they have slipped down on the scabbard but they all are still there.
I probably wont clean it though as I like items to show a bit of age,
Sorry Detlef this one is a keeper,
Thanks'
Ken

6th October 2023, 08:37 AM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Just purchased this Karambit Hi All, I purchased this karambit last night with the following description the steel dagger resembling a claw with a hammer formed wooden grip with ring finial, housed in a white metal mounted wooden sheath, 13.5 cm in length I have never seen one in person or for sale or at auction a few on dealers sights though, are they a rare item as there is not a lot on this forum on them with only 6 threads featuring them and non ever in the sale section. Taughts and opinions welcome. I will be picking up hopefully over the weekend I am assuming Indonesian, so with pictures I have supplied i would love to hear your opinions on this piece, I got it quite cheap so don't hold back with negatives if you feel they are needed. Regards all, Ken Attached Images

7th October 2023, 02:50 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	Yes nice and Indonesian. I'll bet the silver will clean up nicely.

7th October 2023, 05:30 PM	#3
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	There are a few in Artzi's old site, for reference. (I'm very grateful for their preserving all this information). http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/searc...bi&s.x=0&s.y=0

7th October 2023, 07:47 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,325	This one looks like it came from the same Maker. http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=7311

8th October 2023, 12:28 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	A very nice one! Would like to see it again after you have given it a little bit TLC. When you ever get bored of looking at it I would be happy to give it a new home! Regards, Detlef

8th October 2023, 08:41 PM	#6
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Thanks all for the thumbs up and information Rick I think you are right very similar indeed, Mine has the silver rings also, if you look at the auction house picture you can see they have slipped down on the scabbard but they all are still there. I probably wont clean it though as I like items to show a bit of age, Sorry Detlef this one is a keeper, Thanks' Ken