Dayak carving knife – Pisau raut

This carving knife also know as pisau raut by the dayak is a utility knife use for carving, making rattan and also sometimes seen use for shaving their head or beard.

The details of this knife portrays the ability of the carver.

Finely carved out of antler, buffalo horn and Belian wood this knife is a good example of fine Dayak art and a good example of a Dayak master craftsmen.

Knife – 44.5 cm long

Base – H – 12.5 cm

Knife and base – H – 24 x 42 x 6.5 cm