Thai Blade Tools.

[Santi]

Got some pict for you guys.

(Big thanks to DeathDancer aka Rene, for the scans.)

The first one with the curved spine is called E-To. Literally means "big-head."
Every household upcountry seem to have one. Really good for firewood chopping.

The second with curved blade is called Phra. Good for cutting crop 'n' work in the orchard.

And the last one here, from what I know, do not really have a proper name. . .people just call it the Grass Chopper. "Cause that what it most used for.
(Though some people might also call it E-To, for the misunderstanding that one could refer to any big chopper as E-To.)

All blade in here is at about its typical size. . .the first E-To is 17" long and the last Grass Chopper here is about 22"

One more scan is coming soon.

[This message has been edited by Santi (edited 04-03-2001).]

 

[Dawkind]

Hey Santi, What do they forge those out of? I like the simplicity of the blade/handle.

 

[TimmyTheTalkingToilet]

I'm reminded of the Cold Steel Bushman.

Well handle wise.

 

[Santi]

Dawkind:- Generally, it used the leaf spring of an old pick-up truck.

Want one?

TimmyTheTalkingToilet:- I know. But trust me, the finish on these three blades are much worst than the Bushman.

But it's a real user of lot of people here.

 

[Andrew McLurkin]

Very useful looking tools. It's nice to see what makers in other parts of the world are up to. Thanks for posting them!

 

[Santi]

One more is coming. I'm waiting for the scan, now.