The pinang scissor or betel nut scissor (kalakati) is a type of scissor from 19th century Bali, Indonesia for cutting betel nuts.[1][2]

Objects including pinang scissors (upper middle) at "Panjaloe at Tjamis"
Betel nut cutter, Indonesia

References edit

  1. ^ A BALINESE GOLD INLAID IRON PAIR OF PINANG SCISSORS, LATE 19TH CENTURY Christies Lot 158 / Sale 2687
  2. ^ [1] pages 434 and 438