Mysterious object

Richard G · 30th May 2020, 08:39 PM

It looks like some type of sickle.
Possibly Bengali?
Regards
Richard

Kubur · 30th May 2020, 10:22 PM

I think its an Afghan lohar thing or related...

drac2k · 30th May 2020, 11:11 PM

I've got to vote with the guys who say it is Mexican or South American. The cowboy boot to me doesn't lend itself to an Afghani attribution. Also, the inlay work reminds me of some of the fancy Mexican horse bits and spurs.

Kubur · 30th May 2020, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drac2k

The cowboy boot to me doesn't lend itself to an Afghani attribution. Also, the inlay work reminds me of some of the fancy Mexican horse bits and spurs.

When you look at the clouds, what do you see?
Me I see large female breasts...
Translation
You see a boot whereas I see a curved pommel...

carlos · 30th May 2020, 11:36 PM

My first impression was indian object...
A new mistery!!!

Battara · 31st May 2020, 12:08 AM

Could it be for mixing fruit salads?

drac2k · 31st May 2020, 12:10 AM

Yes Kubur, but look more closely.......they are wearing cowgirl boots.

Edster · 31st May 2020, 01:44 AM

Is there a hole in the "top of the boot"? If so what size and would something fit into it that is missing? The configuration of the spike and the handle don't seem to work just on their own.

Ferguson · 3rd June 2020, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubur

I think its an Afghan lohar thing or related...

That is the first thing I thought. Wondered if it was a knife for gathering rice or some other agricultural product. The decoration Is a mystery if it is agricultural. Maybe for a harvest celebration?

Steve

Kubur · 3rd June 2020, 08:00 PM

The first lohar were agricultural tools, there is one in Dimitry's book.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25678

Kubur

motan · 4th June 2020, 06:25 PM

Sorry guys, but this is not a sickle. It just wouldn't work. Sickles are thin and usually serrated and more curved. This is a thick and almost straight. Because it has an almost triangular cross-section, it is logical to assume it was used for perforating something. But what??

Richard G · 6th June 2020, 09:25 PM

I'm not giving up that easily! Whilst agreeing it probably does not fit the definition of a sickle if the definition includes a curved blade, I still think it is most probably a harvesting knife of some sort. With a sharp inside edge I think you could quite easily tackle asparagus, lettuce and similar market garden type crops.
Regards
Richard

kronckew · 7th June 2020, 09:23 AM

Antique reaping hook, note the decorative line carvings and the starburst washer under the bolster rivet, etc.

6th June 2020, 09:25 PM	#12
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	I'm not giving up that easily! Whilst agreeing it probably does not fit the definition of a sickle if the definition includes a curved blade, I still think it is most probably a harvesting knife of some sort. With a sharp inside edge I think you could quite easily tackle asparagus, lettuce and similar market garden type crops. Regards Richard Attached Images

7th June 2020, 09:23 AM	#13
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Antique reaping hook, note the decorative line carvings and the starburst washer under the bolster rivet, etc. Attached Images

30th May 2020, 08:39 PM	#1
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	It looks like some type of sickle. Possibly Bengali? Regards Richard

30th May 2020, 10:22 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	I think its an Afghan lohar thing or related...

30th May 2020, 11:11 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	I've got to vote with the guys who say it is Mexican or South American. The cowboy boot to me doesn't lend itself to an Afghani attribution. Also, the inlay work reminds me of some of the fancy Mexican horse bits and spurs.

30th May 2020, 11:36 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	My first impression was indian object... A new mistery!!!

31st May 2020, 12:08 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Could it be for mixing fruit salads?

31st May 2020, 12:10 AM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Yes Kubur, but look more closely.......they are wearing cowgirl boots.

31st May 2020, 01:44 AM	#8
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	Is there a hole in the "top of the boot"? If so what size and would something fit into it that is missing? The configuration of the spike and the handle don't seem to work just on their own.

3rd June 2020, 08:00 PM	#10
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	The first lohar were agricultural tools, there is one in Dimitry's book. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25678 Kubur

4th June 2020, 06:25 PM	#11
motan Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 274	Sorry guys, but this is not a sickle. It just wouldn't work. Sickles are thin and usually serrated and more curved. This is a thick and almost straight. Because it has an almost triangular cross-section, it is logical to assume it was used for perforating something. But what??