Betel Knife from Bali (or lombok?)

Athanase · 19th November 2017, 03:56 PM

Hello,

Here are two betel knives for comment.
At first I thought it was a Tiuk Pengenta type knife, but then I discovered a very similar copy in Heny Brownrigg's book: Betel Cutters.
The handle was identical but the blade was cut in the shape of a character.

Apart from the knife figured in this book I never see another photo on the internet.

Maybe in some menbre of the forum possesses of other similar knife to show for comparison?

First knive : Lenght 28cm; Blade : 12,7cm; Handle in bufalo horn with silver.
Second knive : Lenght 26cm; Blade : 11,6; Handle in wood with silver.

Sajen · 21st November 2017, 06:25 PM

Hi,

don't own one but can confirm, this are Betel knives from Bali or Lombok and yes, they are similar to the shown knife by H. Brownrigg.

Best,
Detlef

19th November 2017, 03:56 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	Betel Knife from Bali (or lombok?) Hello, Here are two betel knives for comment. At first I thought it was a Tiuk Pengenta type knife, but then I discovered a very similar copy in Heny Brownrigg's book: Betel Cutters. The handle was identical but the blade was cut in the shape of a character. Apart from the knife figured in this book I never see another photo on the internet. Maybe in some menbre of the forum possesses of other similar knife to show for comparison? First knive : Lenght 28cm; Blade : 12,7cm; Handle in bufalo horn with silver. Second knive : Lenght 26cm; Blade : 11,6; Handle in wood with silver. Attached Images Last edited by Athanase; 19th November 2017 at 05:05 PM.

21st November 2017, 06:25 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Hi, don't own one but can confirm, this are Betel knives from Bali or Lombok and yes, they are similar to the shown knife by H. Brownrigg. Best, Detlef