Code IN87
This is a Sumatran lawi ayam with a wulung blade, having a carefully file cut forte. The leading edge of the spine is sharp as well as in inner (concave) blade.
This hilt is beautiful black buffalo horn. An indentation in the pommel is for the index figure. It aids in a very strong grip.
The scabbard is open at the back, being intended only to protect the user from an accidental cut, but permitting the weapon to be brought into play very quickly.
Van Zonneveld has a lengthy entry on this type of dagger, and earlier writers, such as Gardner also mention them in a similar vein. Briefly, these are horrible little daggers, carried concealed and used with the blade pointing down, the point outwards, a sweeping upwards blow is delivered to the opponent's belly, the objective being to disembowel. Not really very nice.
- A. Maisley, May 2020
Blade length across the curve 5" (127mm.) overall 8.5"" (216mm.)
