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10th April 2015, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Origins and age of this Dha "priests" knife
Hi,
this caught my eye now I'm not sure of origins age etc. The "Priest" knife Dha is 8 inches overall with a perhaps unique 4 5/8s inch drop point false back blade. Your thoughts please overall the workmanship is high quality. Thanks, Steve |
11th April 2015, 01:39 AM | #2 |
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Lovely piece, but what makes this a 'priest's knife'?
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11th April 2015, 02:47 AM | #3 |
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I agree. Most "priests" knives I know are intricately carved.
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11th April 2015, 05:39 AM | #4 |
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Agree with both of you
Exactly my question. I realize priest knife is a hackneyed term, so what is this knife called, where and how recent is it? Is it just a recent tourist tourist piece?
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11th April 2015, 07:07 AM | #5 |
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I was watching this auction with interest, certainly not recent or tourist in my opinion!
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11th April 2015, 08:18 AM | #6 |
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Absolutely no tourist piece! The blade and fittings are both older and of excellent quality. I just don't think it's a so called priest's knife.
Perhaps dha-hmyaung (knife) is more appropriate?? |
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