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.

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.