Identification of an indonesian dagger

Henk · 24th June 2006, 08:41 AM

Alan,

Thanks for your clear explanation. The blade has that triangular European bayonet pattern. As I wrote before it was my first thought. It is very likely that this is the origin indeed.

I made some pictures of the scabbard. I hope it will do.
I don't think it is pure silver used for the scabbard. It has a copper smell, so i supose it is silver plated or an alloy.

The question of Nechesh is a nice one too. Being dressed as a command baton it would be purely ceremonial, but if i look at the blade it isn't so ceremonial at all and will leave a nasty problem for the guy who's standing at the wrong side of it.

24th June 2006, 08:41 AM	#10
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Alan, Thanks for your clear explanation. The blade has that triangular European bayonet pattern. As I wrote before it was my first thought. It is very likely that this is the origin indeed. I made some pictures of the scabbard. I hope it will do. I don't think it is pure silver used for the scabbard. It has a copper smell, so i supose it is silver plated or an alloy. The question of Nechesh is a nice one too. Being dressed as a command baton it would be purely ceremonial, but if i look at the blade it isn't so ceremonial at all and will leave a nasty problem for the guy who's standing at the wrong side of it. Attached Images