S.E. Asian dagger, help please.

Mytribalworld · 5th February 2008, 08:54 PM

In my opinion a modern imitation of the classic Dohong dagger found in the south part of Borneo among the Ngajoe dayaks. The are from very old times mostly before 1850 ( when they where already quite rare)
dohongs are also discussed in this forum I believe.....

Arjan.

Tim Simmons · 5th February 2008, 09:39 PM

I will post day light pics when it arrives. You can get rare things sometimes. You have got me a lot more interested. You must think the seller will buff it up especially if ? the metal is silver?

Henk · 5th February 2008, 10:25 PM

Tim,

Arjen could be right with an imitation of a dohong dagger. The original way of mounting is like a spear with a shaft like this one or in dagger shape like the two on the other picture.
I think you did well considering the price of a pint of lager, maybe two or three on an evening and that for three days.......

Tim Simmons · 5th February 2008, 10:30 PM

Thanks Henk,

If I were to buy only what was traditional to most collectors, I would have no collection at all. The one I having coming, so far looks a lot better than what has been shown so far. Obviously I am hoping for the best.

CharlesS · 6th February 2008, 04:21 AM

The hilt style here is almost identical to that of a Malay parang ginah.

Dajak · 6th February 2008, 05:17 AM

I think Charles is the most right at this point off the handle

Ben

Tim Simmons · 12th February 2008, 07:04 PM

I have this little knife now. It is very pretty. As far as I know my boozing mates are not in any immediate danger so I can safely say this dagger is worth more than a couple of nights out with them, they do not have any interest in what I collect but who wants to be Billy NO MATES. I have run out of strong day light so the flash is on and I will try better pics as soon as possible. This is only the blade made of many layers. I could suggest with a discrete whisper that the horn of the handle is the "R" word but that will have to wait for day light. I have sorted out the ring on the pommel. The hole locates on to a peg in the horn. Until more time.

5th February 2008, 08:54 PM	#1
Mytribalworld Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 400	In my opinion a modern imitation of the classic Dohong dagger found in the south part of Borneo among the Ngajoe dayaks. The are from very old times mostly before 1850 ( when they where already quite rare) dohongs are also discussed in this forum I believe..... Arjan. Attached Images

5th February 2008, 10:25 PM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Tim, Arjen could be right with an imitation of a dohong dagger. The original way of mounting is like a spear with a shaft like this one or in dagger shape like the two on the other picture. I think you did well considering the price of a pint of lager, maybe two or three on an evening and that for three days....... Attached Images

5th February 2008, 09:39 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	I will post day light pics when it arrives. You can get rare things sometimes. You have got me a lot more interested. You must think the seller will buff it up especially if ? the metal is silver?

5th February 2008, 10:30 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Thanks Henk, If I were to buy only what was traditional to most collectors, I would have no collection at all. The one I having coming, so far looks a lot better than what has been shown so far. Obviously I am hoping for the best.

6th February 2008, 04:21 AM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	The hilt style here is almost identical to that of a Malay parang ginah.

6th February 2008, 05:17 AM	#6
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	I think Charles is the most right at this point off the handle Ben

12th February 2008, 07:04 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	I have this little knife now. It is very pretty. As far as I know my boozing mates are not in any immediate danger so I can safely say this dagger is worth more than a couple of nights out with them, they do not have any interest in what I collect but who wants to be Billy NO MATES. I have run out of strong day light so the flash is on and I will try better pics as soon as possible. This is only the blade made of many layers. I could suggest with a discrete whisper that the horn of the handle is the "R" word but that will have to wait for day light. I have sorted out the ring on the pommel. The hole locates on to a peg in the horn. Until more time.