TUMBUK LADA IDENTIFICATION/INFORMATION

scdtaylor · 16th July 2007, 05:16 PM

I bought this knife at an auction in Scotland about 12 years ago, recently (though this web site) discovered that it may be a Tumbuk Lada. Can anyone provide any other information (guesses are ok with me) on where/when?

I have larger pictures (more detail) but could not upload, if you would like to see them just ask.

Thanks
Steve

scdtaylor · 18th July 2007, 01:02 PM

More pictures that may help identification

Battara · 18th July 2007, 05:34 PM

What I can tell you is the "silver" looking mounts appear to be acutally white metal, also known as "german silver" or "nickel silver".

scdtaylor · 18th July 2007, 06:57 PM

By silver looking mounts are you refering to the scabbard? Sorry if I don't seem to know anything....it is because I don't and bought the knife because I liked it as opposed to any knowledge.

Henk · 18th July 2007, 08:54 PM

Hi Steve,

That's a nice one for a starter.

Tumbok Lada. It comes from Sumatra. That's the where. When? If I look at the whole piece, I would say it has some age. I guess pre 1900.

scdtaylor · 19th July 2007, 03:56 PM

Henk, thanks for the info, I would never have thought it was that old!

Steve

16th July 2007, 05:16 PM	#1
scdtaylor Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	TUMBUK LADA IDENTIFICATION/INFORMATION I bought this knife at an auction in Scotland about 12 years ago, recently (though this web site) discovered that it may be a Tumbuk Lada. Can anyone provide any other information (guesses are ok with me) on where/when? I have larger pictures (more detail) but could not upload, if you would like to see them just ask. Thanks Steve Attached Images

18th July 2007, 01:02 PM	#2
scdtaylor Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	Additional Pictures More pictures that may help identification Attached Images

18th July 2007, 06:57 PM	#4
scdtaylor Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	Thank you By silver looking mounts are you refering to the scabbard? Sorry if I don't seem to know anything....it is because I don't and bought the knife because I liked it as opposed to any knowledge.

19th July 2007, 03:56 PM	#6
scdtaylor Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6	Thanks Henk, thanks for the info, I would never have thought it was that old! Steve

18th July 2007, 05:34 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	What I can tell you is the "silver" looking mounts appear to be acutally white metal, also known as "german silver" or "nickel silver".

18th July 2007, 08:54 PM	#5
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Hi Steve, That's a nice one for a starter. Tumbok Lada. It comes from Sumatra. That's the where. When? If I look at the whole piece, I would say it has some age. I guess pre 1900.