Si Euli is a traditional dagger or knife that originates fromNias (mostlyNorth Nias[1]), an island off the west coast ofNorth Sumatra,Indonesia.[2] There are versions of this knife worn by men or for daily use.[3]
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]
^Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara (Delft, Netherlands) (1990).Nias. Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara.ISBN90-71423-05-0.
^Taiwan Sheng Li Bo Wu Guan (2009).Taiwan Sheng Li Bo Wu Guan Ban Nian Kan, Volume 60. The Museum.
^Ethnografisch Museum Delft (1964).Indonesische Kunst Uit Eigen Bezit: Tentoonstelling Gehouden Naar Aanleiding van het Honderdjarig Bestaan van de "Indische Verzameling", Sinds 1911, Ethnografisch Museum, 1864–1964. Ethnografisch Museum - Delft.ASINB009GM335W.
^Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002).Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land.ISBN90-5450-004-2.
