12th March 2006, 12:16 AM | #1 |
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Knife origin?
Picked this one up at a local antique store. Very inexpensive and I thought it looked nice. I haven't a clue as to origin. Maybe second half of the 20th century. Has a Tibetan flavor. Anyone want to hazard a guess? Made of brass and wood. O.A. 9" blade 3 1/4" Thanks!
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12th March 2006, 12:40 AM | #2 |
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It looks like a Finnish puukko.
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12th March 2006, 12:41 AM | #3 |
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I would suggest a Scandinavian origin. The blade looks very much like a Finnish puuko and the wood treatment is suggestive of those knives, although the brass adornments are atypical.
Bigger pictures with more detail would help. Ian. |
12th March 2006, 01:04 AM | #4 |
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Another vote for puuko here .
Must have larger pix . |
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12th March 2006, 03:25 AM | #7 |
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I AGREE AS TO LOCATION OF ORIGIN WITH HEAVY LAPLANDER INFLUENCE, A GOOD CHANCE IT IS A LAP KNIFE.
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12th March 2006, 08:38 AM | #8 |
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A finish puuko is a very good possibility, but the mounting of the blade directs also strong to a norwegian or swedish direction. My vote is absolutely scandinavian origin.
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12th March 2006, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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I'm no expert. Have just recently gotten interested in Scandinavian knives. If I had to guess, I'd say Norway. Possibly a Bunadskniven, the knife worn with the traditional costume of Norway. Should you decide that you don't want it, just let me know.
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Best, Stephen* Last edited by Nagawarrior; 12th March 2006 at 08:20 PM. |
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