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26th August 2020, 10:37 AM | #1 |
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Tibetan Knife?
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Just got this knife last night in a job lot Am I correct in thinking it is from Tibet or Bhutan? and would anyone have any idea on age of the knife V sharp blade with 2 fullers blade length 18.5 cm overall length 31 cm I am thinking of repairing the silver wire on the handle, anyone got any idea as to where to get such wire about 1mm in gauge Regards Ken |
26th August 2020, 05:51 PM | #2 |
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Well Bhutan and Tibet are next door neighbors and Tibetan Buddhist in orientation. Could fit both. Hard to tell for me.
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26th August 2020, 11:00 PM | #3 |
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Hello,
this dagger is called "Dughti", they were common in both countries. I estimate the dagger was made in the second third of the 20th century. I don't know where you can get a wire but personally I wouldn't change it. Regards |
27th August 2020, 04:54 AM | #4 |
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The style, especially of the hilt, is typically Bhutanese although there is some overlap in the deco motifs. It's quite a late piece, perhaps of touristic quality.
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27th August 2020, 09:44 AM | #5 |
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Thanks all for your posts and confirmation of origin
Another country another knife Regards Ken |
27th August 2020, 01:19 PM | #6 |
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I have two similar knives. Labeled them as Tibetan, know they could be Nepal or Bhutan. I think (?) the wood handled one is possibly older. Any more info appreciated. (My photo editing software is primitive-sorry). Rich
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