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Hello Everyone,
I would be grateful for more information on this knife, I believe it is called a Piha Kaetta, that it is from Sri-Lanka and that is about all except for its dimensions which are overall length 10.375 ins, blade length 6 ins x 1.25 ins wide. The handle is intricately carved and decorated with brass and silver which extends partway down the blade which in marked contrast is rather heavy and plain. I would be grateful if you could tell me more about it such as use, age etc. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards Miguel |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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NICE KNIFE,MOSTLY USED TO CUT BEETLE NUT AND FOR CEREMONIAL PURPOSES,WILL POST MINE SOON
REGARDS RAJESH |
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Very nice and decorative piece; would be glad to have it in my collection
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IT LOOKS LIKE A NICE ONE IN GOOD SHAPE, ITS DIFFICULT TO TELL THE AGE ON THESE AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE STILL MAKING THEM. I SUSPECT IF THEY ARE STILL BEING MADE THE QUALITY WILL NOT BE AS GOOD. THERE ARE SEVERAL GOOD POSTS ON THESE IN THE FORUM ARCHIVES A SEARCH SHOULD BRING UP QUITE A BIT OF INFORMATION.
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Thanks for the info, I will do a searh as you suggest and possibly learn a lot more about this decorative weapon. Regards Miguel |
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Thanks I am glad you like it. Regards Miguel |
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Thanks for the info I now know what it was used for and look forward to seeing yours. Regards Miguel |
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PIHA-KAETTA 31.5 CMS 18 TH CENTURY |
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Avery nice piece, thanks for sharing it. Regards Miguel |
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