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19th July 2023, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Borneo knife, lading cara arab?
Dear members,
a while ago this knife crossed my path. The engravings remind me of parang naburs, and the closest thing I can find with this blade profile is "lading cara arab" (Sunfield traditional Borneo weapons part III, p 230). But that has a different base near the handle, stepped widening whereas this one is getting narrower (index finger fits perfectly overthere). I'd love to hear your thoughts. Kind regards, Eric. |
20th July 2023, 03:22 AM | #2 |
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This kind of reminds me of the Indonesian version of the jambiya.
The "okir" at the base almost looks Moro to me. |
20th July 2023, 07:11 PM | #3 |
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I had to google the term okir but I see what you mean, thanks.
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20th July 2023, 11:32 PM | #4 |
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- djambia Bandjar
- lading cara arab=Arab-style knife Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 21st July 2023 at 03:52 AM. |
21st July 2023, 09:15 PM | #5 |
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29th July 2023, 12:16 AM | #6 |
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Hello Eric,
That is a nice one. The hilt shape and the decoration are very unique. I have not seen that before. |
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