Asian folder for comments

Marcus · 9th September 2016, 12:54 AM

This just in from Oriental Arms. This is what Artzi says:
"The origin and use of this type of folding knives is not very clear and there are numerous suggestions ranging from knives to clean opium pipes to knives for cutting and inscribing on palm leaves. The origin is most probably from the Indo-China area. It has a 3 inches blade, hollow ground, 2 1/2 inches back spike with silver plated strip o the spine. Ivory handle. 6 inches fully opened. Very good condition."

Any other insights/comments

Rick · 9th September 2016, 12:59 AM

I envy you mate.
I saw that; always wanted one.

Too scared to lose it to Customs.

Marcus · 9th September 2016, 01:03 AM

Artzi's shipping amazing me. I usually get things within a week from when I order.

machinist · 9th September 2016, 01:27 AM

I have seen these misidentified as sailors knives because the point resembles a sort of feeble marlin spike. I think the "scribes" attribution makes the most sense. Yours looks very nice.

rickystl · 9th September 2016, 02:12 AM

Hi Marcus. I too saw that on Artzi's Website. While not really into blades, I really like that folder. Very interesting. No clue as to it's origin. Others here would have a much better guess. But here's a guess:
Could this be a leatherworkers knife ? The tapered point reminds me of a leather awl.

Rick

Sajen · 9th September 2016, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

"The origin and use of this type of folding knives is not very clear and there are numerous suggestions ranging from knives to clean opium pipes to knives for cutting and inscribing on palm leaves. The origin is most probably from the Indo-China area.

Hello Marcus,

the use of this knives is very clear, sorry Artzi.

Also the orign seems to be clear, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...iber%27s+knife
Nice that yours has still the rivet plates, by my ones they are missing.

Regards,
Detlef

Marcus · 9th September 2016, 02:07 PM

Detlef,
No need to apologize to Artzi, he got it right. I just did not understand what he meant. Thanks for the clarification and the links!
Marcus

Marcus · 11th September 2016, 03:18 PM

I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali).
Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely.

Sajen · 11th September 2016, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali).
Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely.

Yes, it is Balinese artwork and when I am not complete wrong it will be Balinese writing. Maybe Alan can confirm it since I am unsure.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 12th September 2016, 08:46 AM

Yeah, looks like a Bali lontar to me.

9th September 2016, 12:54 AM	#1
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Asian folder for comments This just in from Oriental Arms. This is what Artzi says: "The origin and use of this type of folding knives is not very clear and there are numerous suggestions ranging from knives to clean opium pipes to knives for cutting and inscribing on palm leaves. The origin is most probably from the Indo-China area. It has a 3 inches blade, hollow ground, 2 1/2 inches back spike with silver plated strip o the spine. Ivory handle. 6 inches fully opened. Very good condition." Any other insights/comments Attached Images

9th September 2016, 01:03 AM	#3
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Customs Artzi's shipping amazing me. I usually get things within a week from when I order.

9th September 2016, 02:07 PM	#7
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	"cutting and inscribing on palm leaves" Detlef, No need to apologize to Artzi, he got it right. I just did not understand what he meant. Thanks for the clarification and the links! Marcus

11th September 2016, 03:18 PM	#8
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Palm Leaf Manuscript I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali). Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely. Attached Images

9th September 2016, 12:59 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I envy you mate. I saw that; always wanted one. Too scared to lose it to Customs.

9th September 2016, 01:27 AM	#4
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	I have seen these misidentified as sailors knives because the point resembles a sort of feeble marlin spike. I think the "scribes" attribution makes the most sense. Yours looks very nice.

9th September 2016, 02:12 AM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Hi Marcus. I too saw that on Artzi's Website. While not really into blades, I really like that folder. Very interesting. No clue as to it's origin. Others here would have a much better guess. But here's a guess: Could this be a leatherworkers knife ? The tapered point reminds me of a leather awl. Rick

12th September 2016, 08:46 AM	#10
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,892	Yeah, looks like a Bali lontar to me.