Indonesian knife for identification

Sajen · 30th March 2014, 01:43 PM

I just have bought an Indonesian knife by epray but I am unsure how to call it and from where it is. It is inside scabbard 10-7/8" with a blade of 7-1/4". Any help and comment would be very appreciated.

VANDOO · 30th March 2014, 04:21 PM

IT LOOKS LIKE SOME KNIVES I HAVE SEEN FROM THE ISLAND OF NIAS OFF SUMATRA.

weapons 27 · 30th March 2014, 05:06 PM

exact the scabbard looks like the balato nias

Maurice · 30th March 2014, 05:35 PM

Nice one!
A Nias knife!

Regards,
Maurice

cicak_cobing · 30th March 2014, 06:30 PM

yes, this is definitely from nias.. considered as under the parang category..
i've seen a similar piece like this posted in other forums..
nice score..

Sajen · 30th March 2014, 07:08 PM

Thank you all, you all confirm what I have think and hoped!

Regards,
Detlef

asomotif · 30th March 2014, 07:50 PM

Looks good and genuine Detlef !

Not a kind of miniature balato, but really a small nias knife. rare !

Sajen · 30th March 2014, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asomotif

Looks good and genuine Detlef !

Not a kind of miniature balato, but really a small nias knife. rare !

Thank you as well Willem!

I know that I have seen one before somewhere but can't remember where and was very unsure if I am correct.

Maybe someone have a similar one and can post pictures.

Regards,
Detlef

Maurice · 30th March 2014, 08:45 PM

The man in the front is carrying one next to the balato.

Sajen · 30th March 2014, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

The man in the front is carrying one next to the balato.

Thank you very much for posting this picture Maurice!

Regards,
Detlef

asomotif · 30th March 2014, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

The man in the front is carrying one next to the balato.

Fierce looking man. You probably didn't wanna mess with him.

Sajen · 30th March 2014, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cicak_cobing

yes, this is definitely from nias.. considered as under the parang category..
i've seen a similar piece like this posted in other forums..
nice score..

Hello Cicak_Cobing,

can you post the link please?

Thank you,
Detlef

cicak_cobing · 31st March 2014, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Cicak_Cobing,

can you post the link please?

Thank you,
Detlef

here it is, posted by dria_4894 in another forum neighbour..

Quote:

Originally Posted by dria_4894

2. parang nias, maker : pengerajin besi di nias (salah satu alat bantu yg paling sering saya gunakan untuk berkebun atau aktifitas outdoor lainnya)
tajam dan sangat nyaman digunakan

"parang nias"

"parang nias"

Sajen · 31st March 2014, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cicak_cobing

here it is, posted by dria_4894 in another forum neighbour..

Thank you very much! Or shall I write: "Terima kasih banyak"?

Regards,
Detlef

cicak_cobing · 31st March 2014, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Thank you very much! Or shall I write: "Terima kasih banyak"?

Regards,
Detlef

Sama-sama..

Zach

Athanase · 10th March 2019, 05:44 PM

Hello,

I have a "vintage" (I don't think that is very old) mini balato.
The blade is relatively thick (4mm) and measures 12,6cm
Overall size : 22cm

The style of the handle is close to that of small balato and si eulis in this thread :
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23493&page=1&pp=30&highlight=nias

30th March 2014, 01:43 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,125	Indonesian knife for identification I just have bought an Indonesian knife by epray but I am unsure how to call it and from where it is. It is inside scabbard 10-7/8" with a blade of 7-1/4". Any help and comment would be very appreciated. Attached Images

30th March 2014, 08:45 PM	#9
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,434	The man in the front is carrying one next to the balato. Attached Images

10th March 2019, 05:44 PM	#16
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 413	"Mini Balato" Hello, I have a "vintage" (I don't think that is very old) mini balato. The blade is relatively thick (4mm) and measures 12,6cm Overall size : 22cm The style of the handle is close to that of small balato and si eulis in this thread : http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23493&page=1&pp=30&highlight=nias Attached Images

30th March 2014, 04:21 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	IT LOOKS LIKE SOME KNIVES I HAVE SEEN FROM THE ISLAND OF NIAS OFF SUMATRA.

30th March 2014, 05:06 PM	#3
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	exact the scabbard looks like the balato nias

30th March 2014, 05:35 PM	#4
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,434	Nice one! A Nias knife! Regards, Maurice

30th March 2014, 06:30 PM	#5
cicak_cobing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 20	yes, this is definitely from nias.. considered as under the parang category.. i've seen a similar piece like this posted in other forums.. nice score..

30th March 2014, 07:08 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,125	Thank you all, you all confirm what I have think and hoped! Regards, Detlef

30th March 2014, 07:50 PM	#7
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Looks good and genuine Detlef ! Not a kind of miniature balato, but really a small nias knife. rare !