Hand Axe Sickle Blade

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 18th December 2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Shamal

Salam,

See attached photos of an interesting item for comments...
It might be of North African or maybe Indian origin? The blade is forged and only the inside of the curve is edged for cutting. The overall length from hilt to blade tip is around 450mm. The handle looks to be ebony. There doesn’t appear to be any other distinct markings on the blade or handle.
For the forums opinion pls...

Salaams Shamal... You been on holiday or what? Great looking weapon that... At first I thought it was a thrower from the African style... Then I looked at the post of carlos and would follow that idea...Drop in at Buraimi if you get a chance...
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Al Shamal · 18th December 2013, 08:05 PM

Alikum salam....ya somewhat extended holidays!
Sure, I will hopefully head Buraimi way soon inshallah

Thanks all for the comments, appreciated....it looks to be a very interesting type of parang indeed

kronckew · 18th December 2013, 08:32 PM

rice sickle? bit unusual.

Billman · 2nd January 2014, 09:16 AM

It looks a bit heavy for a rice sickle, I'd go with a type of billhook. Its ornate style makes me think more of a ceremonial tool than a functional one. I'd opt for Asian rather than African - India to East Indies region.. The handle looks to be of the ebony/rosewood family...

Billman · 2nd January 2014, 09:17 AM

As a comparison (handle and decoration, not shape) this one is an aruval (billhook) from southern India.. It also appears to be more decorative than the plain, functional tools the working classes use..

2nd January 2014, 09:17 AM	#5
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	As a comparison (handle and decoration, not shape) this one is an aruval (billhook) from southern India.. It also appears to be more decorative than the plain, functional tools the working classes use.. Attached Images Last edited by Billman; 2nd January 2014 at 09:31 AM.

18th December 2013, 08:05 PM	#2
Al Shamal Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 32	Alikum salam....ya somewhat extended holidays! Sure, I will hopefully head Buraimi way soon inshallah Thanks all for the comments, appreciated....it looks to be a very interesting type of parang indeed

18th December 2013, 08:32 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	rice sickle? bit unusual.

2nd January 2014, 09:16 AM	#4
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	It looks a bit heavy for a rice sickle, I'd go with a type of billhook. Its ornate style makes me think more of a ceremonial tool than a functional one. I'd opt for Asian rather than African - India to East Indies region.. The handle looks to be of the ebony/rosewood family...