Share your miniature blades!

[Mel H]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Very nice! Let's keep them coming up!

Sajen, Just a comment regarding your miniature Dha. My memory's not what it was, but I had a similar one many years since and was told by the previous owner that it was a 'mead moah' (could be a different spelling) and was kept by a monk to ward off evil spirits. I've not heard the term since then and have no way of knowing if there was any basis for the tale but thought it may be worth passing on.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Mel H

Sajen, Just a comment regarding your miniature Dha. My memory's not what it was, but I had a similar one many years since and was told by the previous owner that it was a 'mead moah' (could be a different spelling) and was kept by a monk to ward off evil spirits. I've not heard the term since then and have no way of knowing if there was any basis for the tale but thought it may be worth passing on.

Thank you Mel,

But a mead moah is something different, it's a talisman and blessed with an inscription, see the both examples in my collection. They can be similar small but most are somewhat bigger.

Regards,
Detlef

[Mel H]

Sajen, Yes, thanks for the memory jog (or should I say eselsbrücke ) The one I had was more like the first one in your photo, as I said it was a long time since.

[Sajen]

Hi Mel,

I know this problem! And yes, it was a "Eselsbrücke" for you!

Regards,
Detlef

[russel]

Here is another one from my collection. 12.5cm overall, 6.5cm blade. Well made and VERY sharp. I'm am not sure what this should be called.

[asomotif]

Nice thread.

Would like to see some more matchboxes as well

[Athanase]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Nice thread.

Would like to see some more matchboxes as well

I had the matchbox specialy for you (betwen 1872 and 1892)

Tow mini Kriss with pamor blade.

The first overlength : 15,4 cm (6,1'' )

The second overlength : 15,2cm (6'')

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by russel

Here is another one from my collection. 12.5cm overall, 6.5cm blade. Well made and VERY sharp. I'm am not sure what this should be called.

Very nice Russel! I am a little bit jealous!

And yes, keep them coming up!

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by russel

Here is another one from my collection. 12.5cm overall, 6.5cm blade. Well made and VERY sharp. I'm am not sure what this should be called.

Ps. I am not sure if we should call this knife a miniature.
I don't know the name but I have seen them several times in the past and probably have one or two stored somewhere in the attic.
These knifes are never big. I would say between 10 and 15 cms total length is an average size.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Ps. I am not sure if we should call this knife a miniature.
I don't know the name but I have seen them several times in the past and probably have one or two stored somewhere in the attic.
These knifes are never big. I would say between 10 and 15 cms total length is an average size.

Hello Willem,
Yes, they are always small sized. But an eunjangdo as well. But it's a mini knife for sure.

Regards,
Detlef

[naturalist]

Most likely Sundanese (people of West Java) Pisau Raut (Carving knife)

Originally Posted by russel

Here is another one from my collection. 12.5cm overall, 6.5cm blade. Well made and VERY sharp. I'm am not sure what this should be called.

[Gonzoadler]

I want to show some miniature blades, too.

At first a small katana made of bone.
Length overall: 19,5cm
without scabbard: 16,5cm

[Gonzoadler]

Number two: a miniature Koummya.
Length overall: 9cm
Without scabbard: 8cm

[Gonzoadler]

Number three:
A miniature Kris, blade and scabbard are made of silver.
Is anyone here who is able to read the hallmarks?
Length overall: 20,5cm
Without scabbard: 19,5cm