What's it?

Ian · 10th March 2005, 11:45 PM

This one has me baffled. Somehow it strikes me as Japanese, and I don't have any good reason for thinking that. It is a very well made knife with a certain simplicity and elegance to its appearance.

The scabbard is definitely Asian/SE Asian with its two-piece wooden construction and plaited rattan binding. There is a small wooden protrusion which would allow the sheath to be worn at the waist. The facing wood is well polished, while the backing is plain and unfinished.

The blade is very well forged, tapering evenly from hilt to tip. There is a narrow inserted or hardened edge, which became apparent after etching.

Any thoughts about where it came from and how old it might be? Maybe Conogre has one tucked away in his "steak knives of the world" collection.

OAL = 19.5 inches Blade =15 inches

Ian.

10th March 2005, 11:45 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,167	Oriental, Asian Knife -- What's it? This one has me baffled. Somehow it strikes me as Japanese, and I don't have any good reason for thinking that. It is a very well made knife with a certain simplicity and elegance to its appearance. The scabbard is definitely Asian/SE Asian with its two-piece wooden construction and plaited rattan binding. There is a small wooden protrusion which would allow the sheath to be worn at the waist. The facing wood is well polished, while the backing is plain and unfinished. The blade is very well forged, tapering evenly from hilt to tip. There is a narrow inserted or hardened edge, which became apparent after etching. Any thoughts about where it came from and how old it might be? Maybe Conogre has one tucked away in his "steak knives of the world" collection. OAL = 19.5 inches Blade =15 inches Ian. Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 11th March 2005 at 12:58 AM.