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PUFF · 25th November 2007, 01:22 AM

IMO, the above piece come from Burman side. I do not know its use.

But it looks similar to Thai 's amulet knives. These following blades may also meet your "poor quality but not tourist" standard.

Example of "amulet" knives from central Thailand.
Made in mid 20C. The blades were blessed by Buddhist monk and generally used as spiritual object or protecting talisman by non-monk.

25th November 2007, 01:22 AM	#17
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	IMO, the above piece come from Burman side. I do not know its use. But it looks similar to Thai 's amulet knives. These following blades may also meet your "poor quality but not tourist" standard. Example of "amulet" knives from central Thailand. Made in mid 20C. The blades were blessed by Buddhist monk and generally used as spiritual object or protecting talisman by non-monk. Last edited by PUFF; 26th November 2007 at 12:31 AM.