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Ren Ren 31st January 2016 09:31 PM

Chinese folder
 
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Forged steel blade (very hard), buffalo horn handle.
Light restoration by my hands :)

Gavin Nugent 1st February 2016 12:25 PM

It is was my understanding that these are used in carpet weaving.

Your thoughts Ren Ren.


Gavin

Ren Ren 1st February 2016 09:13 PM

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My knife comes from Dongbei - northeastern China. As explained my friend to me in such places peasants used knives in the care of horses and horse harness repairs. I agree with him. Compare with a knife Type 65 of cavalry units National Liberation Army of China.


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