I am looking for some information

clockwork · 27th July 2008, 06:02 PM

I am looking for some information on a items that I picked up a couple years ago. I picked up this piece in Thailand and was told that it was from Burma.
I know that it is quite old and the fur was worn off on the handle and the sheath. stiching looks original. blade is a little bit over a foot.

chevalier · 27th July 2008, 06:57 PM

wow, leopardskin sheath.

im not sure what the CITES regulations are on that (if any)

clockwork · 27th July 2008, 07:04 PM

that one of the reasons I believe it is a real piece

Dajak · 27th July 2008, 07:47 PM

It looks like from Assam people .

Ben

RhysMichael · 27th July 2008, 07:55 PM

Mark or Andrew would be good ones to ask about CITES. I think as long as it is a certain age its OK but thats a guess on my part. I know its that way for ivory

clockwork · 27th July 2008, 08:10 PM

I was told it was from the 1920s area when it was made but then that was from the merchant. I believe that you are right if it is over a certain age that it can be brought into the states. but that would be a little more difficult to do if the right paper works is not available from the local vendors.

PUFF · 28th July 2008, 04:39 PM

IMO:
The knife could be a model of "Burma Utility", a cut-off tip machete for daily work.
Here are other models of the "Burma Utility"

PUFF · 28th July 2008, 04:44 PM

Happy Burman with their utility knives.

PUFF · 28th July 2008, 04:50 PM

Knives from another province (in Burma).

PUFF · 28th July 2008, 04:54 PM

Gripping over the edge makes delicate works easier.

And... another model.

And... modernized Hibben 's model

Mark · 28th July 2008, 05:11 PM

I can't help regarding what it is, but I just made a sticky thread above with information about CITES.

By the way, I understand that Germany is very strict enforcing CITES. I know of someon who lost a very nice antique rhino-handled jambya because he did not get the proper permits before importing, so if it is still out of the country and you do not want to get the permits, be aware of that danger.

clockwork · 28th July 2008, 06:27 PM

thanks for the post Mark I found it a very intresting read. I do not have the blade here in germany so no worrys on that. I am still intrested if any one has a idea on the approx age on this piece. Puff really enjoyed the pics you posted and gives me a idea on how this blade might have been used.

27th July 2008, 06:02 PM	#1
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 93	I am looking for some information I am looking for some information on a items that I picked up a couple years ago. I picked up this piece in Thailand and was told that it was from Burma. I know that it is quite old and the fur was worn off on the handle and the sheath. stiching looks original. blade is a little bit over a foot. Attached Images

27th July 2008, 06:57 PM	#2
chevalier Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 119	wow, leopardskin sheath. im not sure what the CITES regulations are on that (if any)

27th July 2008, 07:04 PM	#3
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 93	that one of the reasons I believe it is a real piece

27th July 2008, 07:47 PM	#4
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	It looks like from Assam people . Ben

27th July 2008, 07:55 PM	#5
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Mark or Andrew would be good ones to ask about CITES. I think as long as it is a certain age its OK but thats a guess on my part. I know its that way for ivory

27th July 2008, 08:10 PM	#6
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 93	I was told it was from the 1920s area when it was made but then that was from the merchant. I believe that you are right if it is over a certain age that it can be brought into the states. but that would be a little more difficult to do if the right paper works is not available from the local vendors.

28th July 2008, 04:39 PM	#7
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	IMO: The knife could be a model of "Burma Utility", a cut-off tip machete for daily work. Here are other models of the "Burma Utility"

28th July 2008, 04:44 PM	#8
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Happy Burman with their utility knives.

28th July 2008, 04:50 PM	#9
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Knives from another province (in Burma).

28th July 2008, 04:54 PM	#10
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Gripping over the edge makes delicate works easier. And... another model. And... modernized Hibben 's model

28th July 2008, 05:11 PM	#11
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I can't help regarding what it is, but I just made a sticky thread above with information about CITES. By the way, I understand that Germany is very strict enforcing CITES. I know of someon who lost a very nice antique rhino-handled jambya because he did not get the proper permits before importing, so if it is still out of the country and you do not want to get the permits, be aware of that danger.

28th July 2008, 06:27 PM	#12
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 93	thanks for the post Mark I found it a very intresting read. I do not have the blade here in germany so no worrys on that. I am still intrested if any one has a idea on the approx age on this piece. Puff really enjoyed the pics you posted and gives me a idea on how this blade might have been used.