4th May 2024, 01:19 AM | #1 |
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Hmong knife to share
Sharing this Hmong knife from Lao. I have handled a few of these - this is the first with buffalo horn. I believe these are associated with the White Hmong group. The gaps in the horn are filled in with a hard paste of some sort. Simple scabbard made from softwood with a projection near the mouth for sash or belt carry. The black bands are electrical tape - this might be original, a lot of contemporary Hmong knives use synthetic materials.
I believe the text in pencil on the scabbard reads “Lao Xiong” or Lao Xiang”. Seems to be a common Hmong name. Perhaps a Forum member has traveled in Lao or has experience with Lao edged weapons? Knife is about 42cm overall with a 28cm blade. |
5th May 2024, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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Hi WW,
I don't know if we can assign this contemporary knife to a specific ethnic group. When the seller stated he had purchased it in Laos I would be happy with the description. Regards, Detlef |
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