UNUSUAL CARVED RAWIT KNIFE.

Sajen · 3rd February 2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by asomotif

Ps. do you think that this one had a metal sleeve on the lower part of the hilt once ?

Hello Willem,

I don't think so. First, the patination at this part is the same as at the upper part of the hilt, second, it would be the first one I have seen until now with collar.

Best regards,

Detlef

asomotif · 3rd February 2013, 11:51 PM

Hi Detlef,

Based on the patina I also think there was no collar for a long time, but I would not say that this type of knife never has a collar.
Here 2 examples that are different in decoration, but surely batak and with collar.

3rd February 2013, 11:51 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Hi Detlef, Based on the patina I also think there was no collar for a long time, but I would not say that this type of knife never has a collar. Here 2 examples that are different in decoration, but surely batak and with collar. Attached Images