Asian folder

mariusgmioc · 31st March 2017, 07:27 AM

Very interesting information. Thank you!

Are they still made today?

Jens Nordlunde · 31st March 2017, 02:33 PM

Khanjar is right, these knives are scribes knives, but bankers may have used them as well. The explanation of how they were used is correct.
The inscription on this knife says 'Poopepen' written in a very old Tamil script. What the word means is unknown, but it may be a name.
Marius. I dont know if they are still made, but I find it likely that they still make them for tourists.

mariusgmioc · 31st March 2017, 04:18 PM

Thank you Jens! Next time I will go to India, I will look for some.

kronckew · 31st March 2017, 05:26 PM

cool knives, remind me of a navy folder with marlinspike.i keep one handy in the kitchen for punching holes in stuff. occasionally even used for knotwork.

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Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Khanjar is right, these knives are scribes knives, but bankers may have used them as well. The explanation of how they were used is correct. The inscription on this knife says 'Poopepen' written in a very old Tamil script. What the word means is unknown, but it may be a name. Marius. I dont know if they are still made, but I find it likely that they still make them for tourists. Attached Images

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mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Very interesting information. Thank you! Are they still made today?

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mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Thank you Jens! Next time I will go to India, I will look for some.

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kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	cool knives, remind me of a navy folder with marlinspike.i keep one handy in the kitchen for punching holes in stuff. occasionally even used for knotwork.