Can anyone ID this knife?

[youngbladerunner]

I'd like to know more about this knife that I bought today. What's the horn from and is it a utility knife? Its got a big thick blade. 27.5 overall length, 18cm blade length. 1cm thick blade.

[Ian]

This knife comes from mainland SE Asia, probably Burma. The horn hilt is nicely done and shows some age. Hard to say how old this one may be--perhaps mid-20th C.

Ian.

[spiral]

Unusual quality of horn... Nice!

spiral

[youngbladerunner]

Thank you for the quick replies. Is it cow horn? It's a lump of horn that's for sure!

[kai]

Hello YBR,

I'd guess this is albino water buffalo...

Regards,
Kai