Another Thai Blade Tool.

[Santi]

You might find this interesting. . .

FYI: This helluva user is called Mead Pard Tarn.

• Mead = Knife
• Pard = Cut or Slice
• Tarn = Name of our local tropical fruit Toddy Palm.

As the name imply; this blade is primarily designed to be used to cut the flower of a Toddy Palm for its sweet nectar.This nectar will then be processed to become: toddy palm sugar, beverage or native wine.



(Four more of the most popular Thai blade tools are in my signature link: E-Nep, E-To, Phra and Grass Chopper.)

 

[Bugs3x]

That's a pretty good looking knife, Santi. Kind of reminds me of the Smatchet, except the handle isn't centered. How long is the blade. Is it sharpened on both sides? Can I assume hand-forged froma a car spring, or similar metal?

Looks like a very effective knife. Thanks for sharing the picture.

 

[cerulean]

Thanks for the interesting pic, Santi. That looks like a pretty cool knife. Kinda reminds me of a cross between a Mediterranean dirk and a barong.

 

[Shmackey]

I like the sheath. Why does it extend under the handle?

 

[Santi]

Originally posted by Bugs3x
How long is the blade. Is it sharpened on both sides? Can I assume hand-forged froma a car spring, or similar metal?

Blade is about 11"
Yes, sharpen on bothe side. Flat grind.
Not sure about the metal. It's a gift from a friend. But it looks like stock-removal.
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Originally posted by Shmackey
I like the sheath. Why does it extend under the handle?

That's just what I was wondering. May be it's just decorative stuff?