And now for something completely different

Ron Anderson · 17th October 2010, 09:19 AM

This isn't penknife size by the way. It's fairly hefty. Here's another photo to give you an idea of the size, and a close up of the brass inlay.

fernando · 17th October 2010, 01:38 PM

Quite unusual, both guillotine design and pocket knife blade !
Possibly Indian?
You don't see anything similar in "BETEL CUTERS" by Henry Brownrigg.
Is it my eyes or there are two initials on the handle?

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Sajen · 17th October 2010, 04:23 PM

I would guess that it is indeed Indian but I also never have seen something similar until now. But it is certain a betel cutter. My guess is the north of India, maybe Rajasthan.

Ron Anderson · 17th October 2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks Fernando and Sajen

Fernando, no that's not a signature. There's a fair bit of rust on that side and the brass inlay pattern has been broken up there,making it look perhaps like initials.

I'm sure India is correct, and I suspect it's pretty old.

It might even be described as "Indo-Persian". It may not show in the books because it's not strictly speaking a weapon.

It's a nice little oddity.

17th October 2010, 09:19 AM	#1
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	This isn't penknife size by the way. It's fairly hefty. Here's another photo to give you an idea of the size, and a close up of the brass inlay. Attached Images

17th October 2010, 01:38 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Quite unusual, both guillotine design and pocket knife blade ! Possibly Indian? You don't see anything similar in "BETEL CUTERS" by Henry Brownrigg. Is it my eyes or there are two initials on the handle? - Attached Images

17th October 2010, 04:23 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	I would guess that it is indeed Indian but I also never have seen something similar until now. But it is certain a betel cutter. My guess is the north of India, maybe Rajasthan.

17th October 2010, 11:33 PM	#4
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Thanks Fernando and Sajen Fernando, no that's not a signature. There's a fair bit of rust on that side and the brass inlay pattern has been broken up there,making it look perhaps like initials. I'm sure India is correct, and I suspect it's pretty old. It might even be described as "Indo-Persian". It may not show in the books because it's not strictly speaking a weapon. It's a nice little oddity.