South Indian? Coorg? Ceylonese? Scribe's Knife and Stylus Set

[CharlesS]

Recently I acquired a very neat and unusual...and the first I have seen...example of a scribe's knife with stylus and personal tools. I bought it as a Ceylonese/Sinhalese piece, but I see elements of Ceylon, the Coorg, and other Indian styles in the silver artwork.

Has anyone seen one of these before, and can they confirm its identity?

Thanks for any input.

Dimensions:
Overall length in sheath: 12in.
Knife length: 10in. Blade: 5.5in.
Stylus length: 10.5in.

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Recently I acquired a very neat and unusual...and the first I have seen...example of a scribe's knife with stylus and personal tools. I bought it as a Ceylonese/Sinhalese piece, but I see elements of Ceylon, the Coorg, and other Indian styles in the silver artwork.

Has anyone seen one of these before, and can they confirm its identity?

Thanks for any input.

Dimensions:
Overall length in sheath: 12in.
Knife length: 10in. Blade: 5.5in.
Stylus length: 10.5in.

Salaams Charles, Please see the concise write up on a sold item by Michael Backman on the very same style of item at http://michaelbackmanltd.com/1921.html

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[CharlesS]

Awesome Ibrahim! Thanks so much! ...and I can only imagine what he was asking for his example!

[BANDOOK]

HI CHARLES
YES THESE ARE USED FOR CARVING /CALLIGRAPHY ON PALM LEAVES,SCRIBE KNIFE FROM CEYLON
POSTING ONE FROM MY COLLECTION WHICH HAS OUTER COVER MADE OF WOOD AND HORN.
REGARDS
RAJESH