Symbolism of Bali Cecekahan handle?

[A. G. Maisey]

Here's another couple I could put my hands on. I've got a few more around somewhere, but they're on kerises I think, and too difficult to find.

Actually the name of this hilt form is "cekah solas" :- cekah = a thick slice; solas = eleven (Balinese).

The strict form of the hilt has eleven cuts, five on each side, and one in its front. Also called cekah redut --- don't know what "redut" means.

In the old days they were considered to be a hilt for soldier, or a pendekar.