Hand Axe Sickle Blade

Al Shamal · 18th December 2013, 08:05 PM

Alikum salam....ya somewhat extended holidays!
Sure, I will hopefully head Buraimi way soon inshallah

Thanks all for the comments, appreciated....it looks to be a very interesting type of parang indeed

kronckew · 18th December 2013, 08:32 PM

rice sickle? bit unusual.

Billman · 2nd January 2014, 09:16 AM

It looks a bit heavy for a rice sickle, I'd go with a type of billhook. Its ornate style makes me think more of a ceremonial tool than a functional one. I'd opt for Asian rather than African - India to East Indies region.. The handle looks to be of the ebony/rosewood family...

Billman · 2nd January 2014, 09:17 AM

As a comparison (handle and decoration, not shape) this one is an aruval (billhook) from southern India.. It also appears to be more decorative than the plain, functional tools the working classes use..

2nd January 2014, 09:17 AM	#4
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	As a comparison (handle and decoration, not shape) this one is an aruval (billhook) from southern India.. It also appears to be more decorative than the plain, functional tools the working classes use.. Attached Images Last edited by Billman; 2nd January 2014 at 09:31 AM.

18th December 2013, 08:05 PM	#1
Al Shamal Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 32	Alikum salam....ya somewhat extended holidays! Sure, I will hopefully head Buraimi way soon inshallah Thanks all for the comments, appreciated....it looks to be a very interesting type of parang indeed

18th December 2013, 08:32 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,235	rice sickle? bit unusual.

2nd January 2014, 09:16 AM	#3
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	It looks a bit heavy for a rice sickle, I'd go with a type of billhook. Its ornate style makes me think more of a ceremonial tool than a functional one. I'd opt for Asian rather than African - India to East Indies region.. The handle looks to be of the ebony/rosewood family...