Identification, please? Garuda hilt but blade?

longfellow · 10th November 2011, 04:21 AM

Thank you, trenchwarfare.

The blade, from the hilt to tip is 8 1/2". Considering the condition of the blade, I haven't thought it much use to take it apart to see if there is anything on the tang.

I appreciate the input on the piece. Marriage had crossed my mind, but I didn't think that combination was very logical for a tanto.

Again, thank you.

David · 10th November 2011, 01:56 PM

Interesting mixture. I would say that the hilt is certainly Indonesian and most probably Balinese though it does not appear to be Garuda to me.

10th November 2011, 04:21 AM	#1
longfellow Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 37	Thank you, trenchwarfare. The blade, from the hilt to tip is 8 1/2". Considering the condition of the blade, I haven't thought it much use to take it apart to see if there is anything on the tang. I appreciate the input on the piece. Marriage had crossed my mind, but I didn't think that combination was very logical for a tanto. Again, thank you.

10th November 2011, 01:56 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,209	Interesting mixture. I would say that the hilt is certainly Indonesian and most probably Balinese though it does not appear to be Garuda to me.