An Unexpected Welcome Gift!!!!

[brihacharan]

Here I was at the breakfast table savoring a scrambled egg when a cousin from Kerala walks in and hands me a newspaper wrapped parcel....
Said it was a "Gift" from my uncle, who had seen my small collection of blades when he was in Mumbai a couple of months ago.....
On opening it ...my jaw dropped & I let out a whoop!!!!

I called him immediately to thank him profusely for his generosity...
He said he had got it made by a local Iron Smith!
Apart from the beautiful shape & contours what caught my fancy was the wooden handle which was so immaculately carved to resemble a 'stag horn'
Initially there was a temptation to grind the blade to a mirror finish, but then Moin, SD & Kshitij were of the unanimous opinion that it be left as is - as it added an element of character to it...
So be it!!!
Briha

[Big Daddy]

Beautiful! Hard core Kerala
Yes. The finish is a charm. Just ensure you wipe it down with an anti rust product.... Oh yes... and try your hands on some tender coconuts

BD

[brihacharan]

Beautiful! Hard core Kerala
Yes. The finish is a charm. Just ensure you wipe it down with an anti rust product.... Oh yes... and try your hands on some tender coconuts
BD

Hi BD,
You're absolutely right - It was made in Wynad
Will try on Tender Coconut - but slices sugarcane like a blade through butter
Briha

[harshit89]

That seems to be an old kurpi which is it called, used for the purpose of cutting crops. You can used some lubricant to remove the rust from this unique piece.

[brihacharan]

That seems to be an old kurpi which is it called, used for the purpose of cutting crops. You can use some lubricant to remove the rust from this unique piece.

Hey! That's not 'Rust' you see on the blade....
Those marks are the 'Hammer Forging Marks' - They are not to be removed - In fact they add a bit of uniqueness & character to the blade
Briha

[GNV]

I think it is used to cut Bamboo not crops.

Brihaji could you tell me how to remove the outer cap on a ballistol rebluing liquid bottle. There are two caps and the inner cap has a dropper attachment but I could not get the outer cap off the inner cap.
Regards,
GNV

[ak4797]

This is not to cut crops, for cutting crops a tool named Datti( In punjabi ) is used while the one here is named Datt which is used to chop sugarcane, tree branches, bamboo etc.
I have 4-5 of these lying at our farm.

[brihacharan]

I think it is used to cut Bamboo not crops.

Brihaji could you tell me how to remove the outer cap on a ballistol rebluing liquid bottle. There are two caps and the inner cap has a dropper attachment but I could not get the outer cap off the inner cap.
Regards,
GNV

Press the outer cap downwards & twist left
Briha

[abhiram]

Hi, This is the all purpose Vettu Kathi/Kathi Aal used in Kerala. It is used as a machete, chopping tree branches, clearing bush and not to mention removing coconut husk, splitting coconut and tender coconut.

Great acquisition Briha sir.

-Abhi

[brihacharan]

Hi, This is the all purpose Vettu Kathi/Kathi Aal used in Kerala. It is used as a machete, chopping tree branches, clearing bush and not to mention removing coconut husk, splitting coconut and tender coconut.
Great acquisition Briha sir.
-Abhi

Thanks
Briha

[kalashnikovcult]

Ithu vallerrey nanazhittundu ! A fat cousin of the Aruval...all due respect for this ancient design..they are my love ..i picked up a few kattis a few years back from Mumbai the thread must be available on the forum...Briha ji you are luckky..

[xl_target]

Very Nice Brihaji.
I agree with Moin and the gang, its present look gives it a lot of character.

[ckkalyan]

Very nice piece brihacharan-Ji, sheer nostalgia for me!

Nicely crafted handle - I especially like the slip-stop shape at the end of the grip.

[astronomy.domaine]

Wow! gorgeous in its simplicity and functional acumen. Would indeed be a shame to change/alter anything about the blade. A true keeper...congrats...!!

[GNV]

I think it is used to cut Bamboo not crops.

Brihaji could you tell me how to remove the outer cap on a ballistol rebluing liquid bottle. There are two caps and the inner cap has a dropper attachment but I could not get the outer cap off the inner cap.
Regards,
GNV

Press the outer cap downwards & twist left
Briha

I tried but the outer cap wouldn't come off. I'll force it off and see what is wrong. Thanks