A couple interesting knives

[Ren Ren]

Originally Posted by wildwolberine

Bottom: Central Asia? Hilt comprised of multicolored clear plastic discs. Brass guard and fittings. Extensive ornamentation - floral patterns, rhinestones etc. Tubular leather scabbard like a puukko, with a retention strap. Embossed pattern. I suspect this is a tourist piece but it’s well made and functional. Blade 13 cm, OAL 23 cm

This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from Xinjiang China. Due to severe restrictions on the production and sale of traditional Uyghur knives, they are becoming quite rare.

[wildwolberine]

Originally Posted by Ren Ren

This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from Xinjiang China. Due to severe restrictions on the production and sale of traditional Uyghur knives, they are becoming quite rare.

Thanks! That’s interesting. I was able to find this knife online, the origin is Hotan, southwestern Xinjiang.