what have I got here...?
 

Amongst a purchased lot, this knife with as only description "old knife with handle made from horn"
it reminded me of a Japanese one but then again I might be utterly mistaken....
What is this and was it used for : a utility like a kitchen knife, maybe hunting or a fighting one...?

Kindly requested to advise if you know ...thnx a lot !!!

Pretty sure that's a Tibetan Kampa knife.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...2-aa9d00b18aaa

you're correct; based upon your comment, I found an exact similar one sold half a year ago, clicking on the picture you can see 18 other ones looking like mine ...
although mine is in a lesser condition

https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/682996...y-20th-century

similar ones :

https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/102936...f-20th-century
https://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/ob...-silver-knife/
and very interesting: https://ru.pinterest.com/search/pins...knife&rs=typed

much obliged for your swift reply and excellent eye !

strange: I couldn't find anything at all on kampa knives in the forum; maybe interesting to start a thread if a member has more info and even some in his collection...?

I found 3 websites containg a little info / note: if it violates forum rule, please delete them:

https://www.greattibettour.com/tibet...tan-knife.html
https://blog.tibettourism.com/tibetan-knife/
https://www.tibettravel.org/tibetan-...tan-knife.html

You are very welcome. I believe these are also called within the culture, a Woman's knife.

indeed, they have been described as such

https://tibetanbuddhistencyclopedia....e_Tibetan_Race

https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/3304427/
https://www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/d...view-lot/1305/