rice cutter
| Catalog Number | 108736 |
| Literary Reference | , 13839 |
| Cultural Affiliation | Tinguian |
| Continent | Asia |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Luzon Island |
| Island | Philippine Islands |
| Province | Abra Prov. |
| Locale | Lamaw |
| Original Name | lakim |
| Materials | metal; steel, wood |
| Catalog Description | Name: Lakim. Rice cutter. Same as 108733, except that blade is larger and handle is carved at one end. Crescent shape steel blade is fastened to a round wooden handle. handle is held beetween thumb and first finger. Rice is caught by second and third fingers which press it against the steel; as it cuts the blade passes between the second and third fingers. | Notes: Said to have been made in Balbalasang. * Is called Lakem in the valley towns, also along the Saltan river. |