Borneo knife, lading cara arab?

[Ian]

Originally Posted by kai

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While there evidently was contact via trade (and probably exchanges of gifts between rulers), I fail to see any evidence for Moro influences or even origins for this knife.

Regards,
Kai

I agree Kai. Nothing really to suggest a Moro influence.

[asomotif]

Hello Eric,

Under the square decoration on the front there is a hole for a carrying/securing cord ?

[Klop]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Hello Eric,

Under the square decoration on the front there is a hole for a carrying/securing cord ?

Hi Willem, yes that's it, the hole is coming through at part of the front making the decoration look like a bit like butterfly. Probably wear or by accident, at least I wouldn't make it like that intentionally on day 1 (leave more meat on it).

[kronckew]

See Braiding rattan rings for a replacement for the ethnographic tape band on the lower part of the scabbard.��

[Klop]

Originally Posted by kronckew

See Braiding rattan rings for a replacement for the ethnographic tape band on the lower part of the scabbard.��

Yes I might do that some time. Braiding is an artform in itself and requires a lot of patience for the bigger ones. Turkish head knot is relatively easy but the wider knots, Spanish ring knot, herringbones...Youtube is full of tutorials but I can't wrap my head around it - pun intended :-)