Knife
Si Euli |
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A Si Euli knife, pre-1918. |
Type | Knife |
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Place of origin | Indonesia (Nias) |
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Service history |
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Used by | Nias people |
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Specifications |
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Length | 39 cm (15 in) |
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Blade type | Single edge |
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Hilt type | Wood |
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Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
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Si Euli is a traditional dagger or knife that originates from Nias (mostly North Nias[1]), an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia.[2] There are versions of this knife worn by men or for daily use.[3]
Description
A dagger with a narrow, straight blade carried diagonally in the centre of the belt. The hilt is separated from the blade by a cylindrical brass ring and is curved at the end or makes a slight curve at about halfway. In the latter case the top of the hilt is flattened. The scabbard is straight and has a cross-piece at the mouth protruding towards the blade's edge or towards both sides. To the rear it may have a small protrusion, but also a prominent protrusion the point of which curves somewhat upwards. The scabbard may be wound with a brass wire and may have a small angled foot. Sometimes it has small chains with bells.[4]
See also
- Indonesia portal
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