Small "Blingy" Knife, But From Where and What Was its Purpose???

Battara · 23rd June 2020, 03:55 AM

The similarities to the lopah are why I mentioned Aceh.

Perhaps I misspoke on the blade - maybe it is Sumatra I was thinking that make a wide ended blade like this.

Did not think of betel nut. Must have belonged to someone of some status.

Sajen · 23rd June 2020, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

The similarities to the lopah are why I mentioned Aceh.

But a LP is Batak instead of Aceh!

Regards,
Detlef

23rd June 2020, 03:55 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The similarities to the lopah are why I mentioned Aceh. Perhaps I misspoke on the blade - maybe it is Sumatra I was thinking that make a wide ended blade like this. Did not think of betel nut. Must have belonged to someone of some status.