31st January 2016, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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Chinese folder
Forged steel blade (very hard), buffalo horn handle.
Light restoration by my hands |
1st February 2016, 12:25 PM | #2 |
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It is was my understanding that these are used in carpet weaving.
Your thoughts Ren Ren. Gavin |
1st February 2016, 09:13 PM | #3 |
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My knife comes from Dongbei - northeastern China. As explained my friend to me in such places peasants used knives in the care of horses and horse harness repairs. I agree with him. Compare with a knife Type 65 of cavalry units National Liberation Army of China.
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