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Old 31st January 2016, 09:31 PM   #1
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Forged steel blade (very hard), buffalo horn handle.
Light restoration by my hands
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Old 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.


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Old 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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