Origin of a S.E.A. heavy knife (chopper? )

Sajen · 30th January 2018, 06:30 PM

Comparison of the general blade shape!

Sajen · 30th January 2018, 09:22 PM

What look weird is the centric tang, all other shown knives show an offset tang.

This was the main reason that I wait for other comments if I am the only one who recognize the typical blade shape.

Ian · 31st January 2018, 01:25 AM

Detlef,

I agree that the centrally placed tang is unusual and it gave me pause to think about it. Given the crude forging of the blade, it may simply have been one guy's preference and not a general style. I would add southern Yunnan to the list of possible origins too.

Ian

Athanase · 31st January 2018, 10:55 AM

Ok,
Thank you very much to all of you for your help.

30th January 2018, 06:30 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Comparison of the general blade shape! Attached Images

30th January 2018, 09:22 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	supplement comment What look weird is the centric tang, all other shown knives show an offset tang. This was the main reason that I wait for other comments if I am the only one who recognize the typical blade shape.

31st January 2018, 01:25 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Detlef, I agree that the centrally placed tang is unusual and it gave me pause to think about it. Given the crude forging of the blade, it may simply have been one guy's preference and not a general style. I would add southern Yunnan to the list of possible origins too. Ian

31st January 2018, 10:55 AM	#4
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 417	Ok, Thank you very much to all of you for your help.