Patang knife

Tim Simmons · 16th February 2010, 07:55 PM

Many years ago on the old forum, some may recall, I post pictures of this knife suggesting that it was American frontier/Indian. That was soon knocked on the head. Then there was speculation of North Africa. Finally I settled on South Africa. I think this is the answer. The hide scabbard does not at first suggest Asia or the Himalayas but why not. The tang fitting into the handle this way is very typical of a vast part of the region. The knife seems to be a perfect village match to these links.

http://www.himalayan-imports.com/one-time-knives.html
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=710584

Only difference is that my example is old.

16th February 2010, 07:55 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	Patang knife Many years ago on the old forum, some may recall, I post pictures of this knife suggesting that it was American frontier/Indian. That was soon knocked on the head. Then there was speculation of North Africa. Finally I settled on South Africa. I think this is the answer. The hide scabbard does not at first suggest Asia or the Himalayas but why not. The tang fitting into the handle this way is very typical of a vast part of the region. The knife seems to be a perfect village match to these links. http://www.himalayan-imports.com/one-time-knives.html http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=710584 Only difference is that my example is old. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 16th February 2010 at 08:28 PM.