Sumatran Dagger: Lopah Petawaran

Sajen · 30th September 2018, 06:17 PM

Thank you Severin and Charles.

It coming together with a keris from Kelantan, the previous owner seems to has a somewhat different understanding of the orientation of the scabbard mouth.

Athanase · 30th September 2018, 06:33 PM

LOL

The selut position is also fun.

Sajen · 30th September 2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Athanase

The selut position is also fun.

Yes, fortunately was used a glue which was easily removable.

Sajen · 17th October 2021, 04:09 PM

A new addition to the collection, an example with a blade missing the integral bolster. Sadly the blade is in a sad condition.

Sajen · 17th October 2021, 04:11 PM

Here together with the other one.

Interested Party · 17th October 2021, 06:52 PM

Did this serve the purpose of a fancy utility knife? I.e. chores/chopper/self defense?

Sajen · 17th October 2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Interested Party

Did this serve the purpose of a fancy utility knife? I.e. chores/chopper/self defense?

These are for ceremonial use, see also post #2 & #8.

30th September 2018, 06:17 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	Thank you Severin and Charles. It coming together with a keris from Kelantan, the previous owner seems to has a somewhat different understanding of the orientation of the scabbard mouth. Attached Images

17th October 2021, 04:09 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	A new addition to the collection, an example with a blade missing the integral bolster. Sadly the blade is in a sad condition. Attached Images

17th October 2021, 04:11 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,422	Here together with the other one. Attached Images

30th September 2018, 06:33 PM	#2
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 428	LOL The selut position is also fun.

17th October 2021, 06:52 PM	#6
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 511	Did this serve the purpose of a fancy utility knife? I.e. chores/chopper/self defense?