Minangkebau Dagger

dstockbridge · 23rd April 2015, 09:19 AM

Hi just wanting to get some feedback on a Sekin - at least that is what the old label says. Bought it sight unseen, the wood feels very light. Just hoping to confirm if it is Sumatran, vintage etc. Much appreciated Darren

Sajen · 23rd April 2015, 06:16 PM

Hello Dstockbridge,

it is for sure not a sekin. Look here for sekin: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=sekin
The dagger look very strange to my eyes, maybe a put together piece?

Regards,
Detlef

kahnjar1 · 23rd April 2015, 07:54 PM

I can make no comment on the dagger as it is way out of my knowledge base, BUT please remove the Dymotape labels as the wood underneath will become discoloured very quickly.

Sajen · 23rd April 2015, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I can make no comment on the dagger as it is way out of my knowledge base, BUT please remove the Dymotape labels as the wood underneath will become discoloured very quickly.

Yes, I agree, better remove the labels.

VANDOO · 24th April 2015, 05:44 AM

THIS KNIFE WAS LIKELY MADE IN SUMATRA AS STATED BUT ALSO FALLS INTO THE CATEGORY OF A PUT TOGETHER PIECE NOT OF TRADITIONAL FORM. THESE ARE DIFFICULT TO CLASSIFY AS A RESULT AND ARE OFTEN ONE OF A KIND ITEMS. ON YOUR EXAMPLE THE BLADE LOOKS LIKE PART OF A OLD SWORD BLADE MOST LIKELY EUROPEAN. THE HANDLE LOOKS LIKE AN ATTEMPT TO CARVE A EAGLE HEAD ( ALSO A BORROWED EUROPEAN DESIGN) BUT THOUGH IT HAS FEATHERS IT HAS A MUZZLE NOT A BEAK. THE SCABBARD IS CLOSER TO A SUMATRAN DESIGN FORM AND THE DECORATIVE METAL STRAPS ALSO FITS FOR WORK DONE THERE. THIS WORK WAS NOT LIKELY MADE BY A PROFESSIONAL KNIFE MAKER BUT LIKELY BY A AMATEUR OR PERHAPS A NOVICE KNIFE MAKER.

dstockbridge · 24th April 2015, 02:56 PM

Don't worry will remove it. At least I know the previous owner got it in the 1980s. The knife feels very unbalanced when holding it. The blade feels too heavy. At least it is an original.

23rd April 2015, 09:19 AM	#1
dstockbridge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 10	Minangkebau Dagger Hi just wanting to get some feedback on a Sekin - at least that is what the old label says. Bought it sight unseen, the wood feels very light. Just hoping to confirm if it is Sumatran, vintage etc. Much appreciated Darren Attached Images

23rd April 2015, 06:16 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Hello Dstockbridge, it is for sure not a sekin. Look here for sekin: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=sekin The dagger look very strange to my eyes, maybe a put together piece? Regards, Detlef

23rd April 2015, 07:54 PM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	I can make no comment on the dagger as it is way out of my knowledge base, BUT please remove the Dymotape labels as the wood underneath will become discoloured very quickly.

24th April 2015, 05:44 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THIS KNIFE WAS LIKELY MADE IN SUMATRA AS STATED BUT ALSO FALLS INTO THE CATEGORY OF A PUT TOGETHER PIECE NOT OF TRADITIONAL FORM. THESE ARE DIFFICULT TO CLASSIFY AS A RESULT AND ARE OFTEN ONE OF A KIND ITEMS. ON YOUR EXAMPLE THE BLADE LOOKS LIKE PART OF A OLD SWORD BLADE MOST LIKELY EUROPEAN. THE HANDLE LOOKS LIKE AN ATTEMPT TO CARVE A EAGLE HEAD ( ALSO A BORROWED EUROPEAN DESIGN) BUT THOUGH IT HAS FEATHERS IT HAS A MUZZLE NOT A BEAK. THE SCABBARD IS CLOSER TO A SUMATRAN DESIGN FORM AND THE DECORATIVE METAL STRAPS ALSO FITS FOR WORK DONE THERE. THIS WORK WAS NOT LIKELY MADE BY A PROFESSIONAL KNIFE MAKER BUT LIKELY BY A AMATEUR OR PERHAPS A NOVICE KNIFE MAKER.

24th April 2015, 02:56 PM	#6
dstockbridge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 10	Don't worry will remove it. At least I know the previous owner got it in the 1980s. The knife feels very unbalanced when holding it. The blade feels too heavy. At least it is an original.