Asking about a blade

surgi-sharp · 7th April 2022, 06:21 PM

I'm not sure what this is called. 10 or 15 years ago I bought a knife but it came to me without the handle. I just put it away for years. What is your advice on it?
Thanks

ariel · 7th April 2022, 11:15 PM

Google Mandau.

kronckew · 10th April 2022, 07:09 PM

...or dyak.

A proper grip will cost a lot. probably worth it tho.

ariel · 10th April 2022, 08:41 PM

A question from a total ignoramus: what is so special about this blade to justify “a lot” of money for a good or decent hilt?
Also, there are a lot of full mandaus ( blade, hilt, scabbard) on e-bay for modest prices.

David · 11th April 2022, 12:11 AM

I don't think that is a mandau Ariel. Mandau are concave on one side of the blade and convex on the other. This blade appears to be flat.

kai · 11th April 2022, 12:36 AM

Tough to tell from the pics, David - you might be correct that this blade might have both sides convex: () or flat: \/ while a traditional mandau exhibits a convex+concave blade: )). (The former blade configurations would usually come by other names.)

At this very basic level of contemporary workmanship, it might not make any difference though: it seems to be a quite recent trinket for either dancing/shows or sale, I'm afraid.

IMHO, it does not make any sense to invest in completing it.

Regards,
Kai

kai · 11th April 2022, 12:50 AM

Hello Ariel,

Quote:

Also, there are a lot of full mandaus ( blade, hilt, scabbard) on e-bay for modest prices.

These are almost always modern pieces; antique ones will usually result in fairly high bids.

Genuine antique examples come in a wide variety of quality; the high-end examples will command top prices compared to many SEA blades...

Regards,
Kai

7th April 2022, 06:21 PM	#1
surgi-sharp Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 11	Asking about a blade I'm not sure what this is called. 10 or 15 years ago I bought a knife but it came to me without the handle. I just put it away for years. What is your advice on it? Thanks Attached Images

7th April 2022, 11:15 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Google Mandau.

10th April 2022, 07:09 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,184	...or dyak. A proper grip will cost a lot. probably worth it tho.

10th April 2022, 08:41 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	A question from a total ignoramus: what is so special about this blade to justify “a lot” of money for a good or decent hilt? Also, there are a lot of full mandaus ( blade, hilt, scabbard) on e-bay for modest prices.

11th April 2022, 12:11 AM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	I don't think that is a mandau Ariel. Mandau are concave on one side of the blade and convex on the other. This blade appears to be flat.

11th April 2022, 12:36 AM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Tough to tell from the pics, David - you might be correct that this blade might have both sides convex: () or flat: \/ while a traditional mandau exhibits a convex+concave blade: )). (The former blade configurations would usually come by other names.) At this very basic level of contemporary workmanship, it might not make any difference though: it seems to be a quite recent trinket for either dancing/shows or sale, I'm afraid. IMHO, it does not make any sense to invest in completing it. Regards, Kai