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Old 6th November 2006, 04:24 AM   #1
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Ok Guys

What is this called and where is it from?? The blade is 6 inches long.


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Old 6th November 2006, 06:36 AM   #2
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Based on the sheath it looks like a Siraui from central Sumatra.
The handle and blade isn't that typical for a Siraui however.
Does the knife fit perfect in the sheath?

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Old 6th November 2006, 07:14 AM   #3
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Hello Lew,

I'd suggest a generic "Pisau" - can't place the scabbard with certainty but wouldn't be surprised if the whole piece were from Sumatra.

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Hello Michael,

Western central Sumatra, i. e. Minang Kabau?

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Hi Kai,

I noticed that they also were found in Jambi, that's why I suggested central Sumatra.
Also I am not that confident in that the knife belongs to the sheath?

Michael

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Old 6th November 2006, 10:58 AM   #6
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Based on the sheath it looks like a Siraui from central Sumatra.
The handle and blade isn't that typical for a Siraui however.
Does the knife fit perfect in the sheath?

Michael
The knife fits perfectly into the scabbard.

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Old 6th November 2006, 01:09 PM   #7
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The knife fits perfectly into the scabbard.

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Hi Lew,

Then you have a very unusual knife for that scabbard.
Usually the hilt and blade looks like this.

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