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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 178
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hello all
Here a knife. I think that it is of Burma. I would like your opinion. By advance thank you |
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#2 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: What is still UK
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Very interesting certainly looks like Burma. I like the flame engraving, nice handle reminds me of Bhutan or even Tibet. There has been more unusual Burma? knives coming to light recently.
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#3 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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The handle, the fullers, the clipped blade and the theme of flames remind me more of Tibet/Bhutan than Burma
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#4 |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Australia
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Blade shape and heaviness also make me think Tibet/Bhutan.
DrD |
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#5 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: USA
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I don't think this is Burmese. The faceted, stacked and segmented handle is unlike any Burmese knife I've seen. The blade profile does resemble some Burmese and Thai knives, but the particular combination of elements leads me away from that region.
The bolster at the forte reminds me of a Chinese tonkou. I'm not really very familiar with the weapons of Tibet and Bhutan, but I would look more towards a Chinese influence than SEA. I like that knife alot. Thanks for sharing it. ![]() |
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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I bought a knife with an almost identical blade 4 years ago when climbing in far W PRC. Far SW Yunnan province on PRC/TAR/Bhutan border. Blade was the same. Shape and dimensions of the grip and furniture the same however was black horn with silver furniture.
Hope this helps. Paul |
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