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Battara · 22nd January 2018, 10:08 PM

Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.

ariel · 23rd January 2018, 01:04 AM

Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings.

Sajen · 23rd January 2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings.

Thank you Ariel!

Nathaniel · 1st February 2018, 02:27 AM

Nice Tai Yai (Shan) knife. This type is popular as Ian mentions throughout the Golden Triangle. It's not a monk/priests knife, but more of a decorative personal knife. Even if you don't see engraved yantra on the knife, almost all knives are bless and may have tailsman on them, in them/ are themselves a tailsman for protection. The ivory carving is a fairly common seen motif of a demon holding two Naga's.

Sajen · 3rd February 2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Nice Tai Yai (Shan) knife. This type is popular as Ian mentions throughout the Golden Triangle. It's not a monk/priests knife, but more of a decorative personal knife. Even if you don't see engraved yantra on the knife, almost all knives are bless and may have tailsman on them, in them/ are themselves a tailsman for protection. The ivory carving is a fairly common seen motif of a demon holding two Naga's.

Thank you Nathaniel for the educated comment! Do you able to recognize the two critters on the sides of the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

Nathaniel · 18th February 2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Thank you Nathaniel for the educated comment! Do you able to recognize the two critters on the sides of the handle?

Regards,
Detlef

Hello Detlef,

Happy to contribute ☺️. Sorry I didn’t see your comment until now. I am nonsure 100% sure but I would say these appear to be some sort of leapard/ spotted jungle cat due to the spots and tail. 🐆

Sajen · 18th February 2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

I am nonsure 100% sure but I would say these appear to be some sort of leapard/ spotted jungle cat due to the spots and tail. 🐆

Thank you again Nathaniel!

Sajen · 23rd January 2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.

Hello Jose,

no, this are not priest knives so far I know, priest knives always has talismanic scripts on the blade and/or handle.

Regards,
Detlef

23rd January 2018, 01:04 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Check the Robert Hales’ book: huge collection of those with detailed decoding of the meanings. Last edited by ariel; 23rd January 2018 at 04:44 AM.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Of only do I like this, but I have heard that these were used by priests.

1st February 2018, 02:27 AM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Nice Tai Yai (Shan) knife. This type is popular as Ian mentions throughout the Golden Triangle. It's not a monk/priests knife, but more of a decorative personal knife. Even if you don't see engraved yantra on the knife, almost all knives are bless and may have tailsman on them, in them/ are themselves a tailsman for protection. The ivory carving is a fairly common seen motif of a demon holding two Naga's.