Badek / badik dagger for ID / Horn hilt

[Sajen]

Hi Willem,

this badik you have is from the hilt style very similar to the one I have, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13472
My one have a silver ferrule.

Regards,

Detlef

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by Sajen

this badik you have is from the hilt style very similar to the one I have, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13472
My one have a silver ferrule.
Regards,
Detlef

Hello Detlef,

The general shap is similar, but the elaborate carvings an decorations on your example make me think more of Sumatra.

Best regards,
Willem