Kabeala?

JeffS · 11th June 2022, 08:27 AM

This one had been on Ebay for some time. I won't be able to see it in person for a few months so am using the Ebay photos. The scabbard and handle seem typical Sumba but the blade seems unusual for these, both the straight back profile and choil. Perhaps a trade blade? The stamp may be a clue.

Sajen · 12th June 2022, 08:38 PM

Hello Jeff,

Since nobody commented until now I will give it a try!

Your "new" Kabeala seems to be rather short so I guess that it's a working blade, similar a golok. This may explain the unusual blade tip as well the straight spine, see also here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=sumba

Regards,
Detlef

Athanase · 20th June 2022, 10:33 PM

Very nice old Kabeala !
I think that the blade is trad blade, very interesting.

11th June 2022, 08:27 AM	#1
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 337	Kabeala? This one had been on Ebay for some time. I won't be able to see it in person for a few months so am using the Ebay photos. The scabbard and handle seem typical Sumba but the blade seems unusual for these, both the straight back profile and choil. Perhaps a trade blade? The stamp may be a clue. Attached Images

12th June 2022, 08:38 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Jeff, Since nobody commented until now I will give it a try! Your "new" Kabeala seems to be rather short so I guess that it's a working blade, similar a golok. This may explain the unusual blade tip as well the straight spine, see also here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=sumba Regards, Detlef

20th June 2022, 10:33 PM	#3
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	Very nice old Kabeala ! I think that the blade is trad blade, very interesting.