Small dha (southern Laos)

Ian · 9th August 2021, 03:50 AM

Hi Eric,

As Iain has noted, this is a utility knife from roughly the same era as his. I agree that the ferrules are later replacements (but not recently). This style of blade has been found in Thailand and neighboring areas for at least two or three centuries.

Ian

Klop · 9th August 2021, 08:54 PM

Hi Iain and Ian,

Thanks for your input and I agree, the ferrule near the blade must be an older replacement. But you speak of two ferrules, this is the only one I see. At the end it all seems just one piece of metal, I can't discover a gap or joint between the smooth part and the decorated pommel.

If it's two pieces they made a nice marriage. Maybe one day I'll stumble upon one with all the metal en suite...

Kind regards,
Eric.

9th August 2021, 03:50 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Hi Eric, As Iain has noted, this is a utility knife from roughly the same era as his. I agree that the ferrules are later replacements (but not recently). This style of blade has been found in Thailand and neighboring areas for at least two or three centuries. Ian

9th August 2021, 08:54 PM	#2
Klop Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 63	Hi Iain and Ian, Thanks for your input and I agree, the ferrule near the blade must be an older replacement. But you speak of two ferrules, this is the only one I see. At the end it all seems just one piece of metal, I can't discover a gap or joint between the smooth part and the decorated pommel. If it's two pieces they made a nice marriage. Maybe one day I'll stumble upon one with all the metal en suite... Kind regards, Eric.