Persian knife

Ian · 27th January 2025, 12:40 AM

Detlef,

My recollection of Burmese scribe knives dates back to the late 1990s when I was shown six or so examples by a dealer in Hong Kong (IIRC). Unfortunately, I don't have pictures. He was unsure what they were used for, but in retrospect they were scribe knives. I do recall that one or two had typical Burmese "bubble script" inscribed on the handles. I was not particularly interested in small Burmese knives at that time, and did not acquire them.

Apparently, there are some differences between old Tamil and Burmese manuscripts. I have read that the Tamil palm leaves were shorter than the Burmese, although the scribing technique was similar.

Ian

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27th January 2025, 12:40 AM	#10
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	Detlef, My recollection of Burmese scribe knives dates back to the late 1990s when I was shown six or so examples by a dealer in Hong Kong (IIRC). Unfortunately, I don't have pictures. He was unsure what they were used for, but in retrospect they were scribe knives. I do recall that one or two had typical Burmese "bubble script" inscribed on the handles. I was not particularly interested in small Burmese knives at that time, and did not acquire them. Apparently, there are some differences between old Tamil and Burmese manuscripts. I have read that the Tamil palm leaves were shorter than the Burmese, although the scribing technique was similar. Ian