Asian folder for comments

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Marcus

"The origin and use of this type of folding knives is not very clear and there are numerous suggestions ranging from knives to clean opium pipes to knives for cutting and inscribing on palm leaves. The origin is most probably from the Indo-China area.

Hello Marcus,

the use of this knives is very clear, sorry Artzi. Also the orign seems to be clear, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...iber%27s+knife
Nice that yours has still the rivet plates, by my ones they are missing.

Regards,
Detlef

[Marcus]

Detlef,
No need to apologize to Artzi, he got it right. I just did not understand what he meant. Thanks for the clarification and the links!
Marcus

[Marcus]

I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali).
Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Marcus

I wanted a sample. Can anyone confirm that the writing is Sanskrit? The artwork looks almost Indonesian (Bali).
Can't say I mind that it has been restrung. It will display nicely.

Yes, it is Balinese artwork and when I am not complete wrong it will be Balinese writing. Maybe Alan can confirm it since I am unsure.

Regards,
Detlef

[A. G. Maisey]

Yeah, looks like a Bali lontar to me.

[Marcus]

Yes, a friend of, a guide on Bali, confirms it is "a real Bali Lontar."