Another Interesting SEA knife for ID 'Tumbok Lada'

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 09:12 PM

Another one that I'm not familiar with.
The original collectors notes called it a 'Tumbok Lada'.
Not a blade type I've seen before, have a good look, it's quite strange.

Any thoughts? Age?

Rick · 11th June 2011, 11:39 PM

Possibly in this family ?

The hilt is so small that it must be grasped in the 'edge up' grip.

Atlantia · 12th June 2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Possibly in this family ?

The hilt is so small that it must be grasped in the 'edge up' grip.

Yes mate, definately 'edge up'. Weird little thing isn't it?

Rick · 12th June 2011, 03:13 AM

IIRC, mate either TVV or VVV had an example similar to mine and he had a name for it .

Are you Guys out there ?

Rick

[edit]
Ahh, found it !
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=tumbak+lada

Judging from post #20 in that thread I'll guess Karih as the designation .

Battara · 12th June 2011, 03:26 AM

So this would be a karih .............

Rick · 12th June 2011, 03:29 AM

My guess Jose .

Not quite the same blade form but vaguely similar ?

DAHenkel · 12th June 2011, 01:10 PM

Interesting piece. The blade looks like it could be a salvaged sword blade. Not something in the standard catalog but would most likely qualify as a badik. The silverwork suggests Sumatra or perhaps Riau.

Sajen · 12th June 2011, 03:57 PM

Interesting nice little dagger. Unusual that it was used two different wood for the sheat. I would vote for Sumatra as well. When you boring it one day I would be happy to give it a new home!

Regards,

Detlef

11th June 2011, 09:12 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Another Interesting SEA knife for ID 'Tumbok Lada' Another one that I'm not familiar with. The original collectors notes called it a 'Tumbok Lada'. Not a blade type I've seen before, have a good look, it's quite strange. Any thoughts? Age? Attached Images

12th June 2011, 03:13 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	IIRC, mate either TVV or VVV had an example similar to mine and he had a name for it . Are you Guys out there ? Rick [edit] Ahh, found it ! http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=tumbak+lada Judging from post #20 in that thread I'll guess Karih as the designation . Last edited by Rick; 12th June 2011 at 03:27 AM.

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11th June 2011, 11:39 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	Possibly in this family ? The hilt is so small that it must be grasped in the 'edge up' grip. Attached Images

12th June 2011, 03:26 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	So this would be a karih .............

12th June 2011, 03:29 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,291	My guess Jose . Not quite the same blade form but vaguely similar ?

12th June 2011, 01:10 PM	#7
DAHenkel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 125	Interesting piece. The blade looks like it could be a salvaged sword blade. Not something in the standard catalog but would most likely qualify as a badik. The silverwork suggests Sumatra or perhaps Riau.

12th June 2011, 03:57 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,770	Interesting nice little dagger. Unusual that it was used two different wood for the sheat. I would vote for Sumatra as well. When you boring it one day I would be happy to give it a new home! Regards, Detlef