Victorian (?) Antler Hilt Kris

Rick · 17th September 2023, 09:57 PM

iirc that blade dhapor is called Sepokal (bamboo shoot).
I'm not quite sure what rebating one edge would accomplish as far as efficiency
goes.

Jerseyman · 26th September 2023, 10:46 PM

Thanks everyone.

Rick, thanks for the dhapor information - can you clarify for me what you mean by rebating one edge? Both edges have been sharpened for utility use. Thanks

IP - it actually feels okay in the hand either way round, but I think whoever put it together probably designed it to be used point up, the non-traditional way. They may not have even considered the opposite orientation.

Detlef thanks for the blade ID.

Rick · 27th September 2023, 05:41 PM

By rebating I meant dulling one edge as a work/camp knife. The blade is unsuitable for that job as it is. My guess from looking at the knife and scabbard is that it may have been taken out of its culture to be used primarily for self defense and worn in a sash or as a large boot knife.

Anyway, that's my take on this piece correct or not.

17th September 2023, 09:57 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	iirc that blade dhapor is called Sepokal (bamboo shoot). I'm not quite sure what rebating one edge would accomplish as far as efficiency goes. Attached Images

27th September 2023, 05:41 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	By rebating I meant dulling one edge as a work/camp knife. The blade is unsuitable for that job as it is. My guess from looking at the knife and scabbard is that it may have been taken out of its culture to be used primarily for self defense and worn in a sash or as a large boot knife. Anyway, that's my take on this piece correct or not. Last edited by Rick; 27th September 2023 at 06:10 PM.

26th September 2023, 10:46 PM	#2
Jerseyman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Thanks everyone. Rick, thanks for the dhapor information - can you clarify for me what you mean by rebating one edge? Both edges have been sharpened for utility use. Thanks IP - it actually feels okay in the hand either way round, but I think whoever put it together probably designed it to be used point up, the non-traditional way. They may not have even considered the opposite orientation. Detlef thanks for the blade ID.