Unusual knife for I.D. Asian ?

Tim Simmons · 24th December 2015, 11:11 AM

This is probably a basket makers knife. I had a similar mystery knife along these lines, long since swapped. I believe the knife is held under arm in the arm pit. Use rather like a static third hand. This makes sense if making fine baskets. Imaging trying to cut fine materials while holding then in place with both hand. I think the projection above the blade my be used to stop the movement of the blade in use at the shoulder. I could be wrong

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24th December 2015, 11:11 AM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	This is probably a basket makers knife. I had a similar mystery knife along these lines, long since swapped. I believe the knife is held under arm in the arm pit. Use rather like a static third hand. This makes sense if making fine baskets. Imaging trying to cut fine materials while holding then in place with both hand. I think the projection above the blade my be used to stop the movement of the blade in use at the shoulder. I could be wrong .