INDO779: Karambit knife

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INDO779: Karambit knife

A small old Sumatran Karambit knife. The handle is carved from a single piece of wood, and the blade is sharp on both sides. There is a slight patten in the forged blade. The original scabbard has three woven rattan bands, and the overall piece has a good patina from age and use.    

8" overall with a 4.5" blade. Early 20th century, Sumatra, Indonesia.    ....Sold