CAMBODIAN KNIFE for COMMENT

kahnjar1 · 13th November 2010, 06:42 AM

Just picked up this evil piece at a Bangkok market. Seller states that it originates in Cambodia and is about 100 years old (likely as it shows good age). The method of use, is to use the hook to pull the opponents arms away from his face, (which no doubt he is trying to protect) and at the same time slash his neck/face with the blade, which is sharpened in the inner curve.
The hook/handle is horn with brass bands, and probably from some sort of deer, and the blade looks to be made from a file. Not yet had time to remove the rust but will do so when time allows.
Meanwhile if anyone can name this knife and/or the animal from which the horn comes, I would be grateful.

carlitobrigante · 13th November 2010, 01:39 PM

My knowledgable friend tells me this isnt a weapon but a cambodian rice cutters knife.

Always take any story from a market seller with a pinch of salt, particularly a Bangkok market!!!

Still looks a nice thing though, and im sure it would make a mean weapon if said Cambodian rice cutter was ever in a pinch!!!

Sajen · 13th November 2010, 02:31 PM

Agree with Carlitobrigante, it's a rice cutting knife from Cambochia, a very nice one.

Regards,

Detlef

kahnjar1 · 13th November 2010, 09:58 PM

Thanks for those comments. My first reaction when I saw this at the market , was that it was a rice knife. However I needed to tell what the seller said to get some comment. Do you know what animal the horn comes from?
Regards Stuart

Sajen · 13th November 2010, 11:16 PM

My guess would be water buffalo.

kahnjar1 · 14th November 2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

My guess would be water buffalo.

The horn IMHO is too small for Buffalo. Their horns are massive and very thick.
More likely some sort of deer I think.

13th November 2010, 06:42 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	CAMBODIAN KNIFE for COMMENT Just picked up this evil piece at a Bangkok market. Seller states that it originates in Cambodia and is about 100 years old (likely as it shows good age). The method of use, is to use the hook to pull the opponents arms away from his face, (which no doubt he is trying to protect) and at the same time slash his neck/face with the blade, which is sharpened in the inner curve. The hook/handle is horn with brass bands, and probably from some sort of deer, and the blade looks to be made from a file. Not yet had time to remove the rust but will do so when time allows. Meanwhile if anyone can name this knife and/or the animal from which the horn comes, I would be grateful. Attached Images Last edited by kahnjar1; 13th November 2010 at 06:56 AM.

13th November 2010, 01:39 PM	#2
carlitobrigante Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Solihull, UK Posts: 81	My knowledgable friend tells me this isnt a weapon but a cambodian rice cutters knife. Always take any story from a market seller with a pinch of salt, particularly a Bangkok market!!! Still looks a nice thing though, and im sure it would make a mean weapon if said Cambodian rice cutter was ever in a pinch!!!

13th November 2010, 02:31 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Agree with Carlitobrigante, it's a rice cutting knife from Cambochia, a very nice one. Regards, Detlef

13th November 2010, 09:58 PM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Thanks for those comments. My first reaction when I saw this at the market , was that it was a rice knife. However I needed to tell what the seller said to get some comment. Do you know what animal the horn comes from? Regards Stuart

13th November 2010, 11:16 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	My guess would be water buffalo.