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gp 26th March 2026 03:40 PM
your opnion is requested....
 
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won this nice looking knife, although it has some serious oxidation on the blade. Looking forward to its arrival and will have to clean it carefully but thoroughly though

Details of its description :

Old ceremonial knfie from Tibet
mid 20th century
blade: 9,3 cm, grip 8,1 cm.
scabbard 14,5 x 2,7 x 2 cm.

your thoughts please; is the description OK, is it a Tibetan Kampa knife ..?
Is the age correct ? Any other remarks?

Thank you very much!

Gunar

Tim Simmons 26th March 2026 07:52 PM
Is the blade curved? Some Mongolian horse care knives look a bit like this.

gp 26th March 2026 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons (Post 302794)
Is the blade curved? Some Mongolian horse care knives look a bit like this.
thank you for your swift reply, no it isn't curved as far as I can see from the auction's site pictures

Sajen 26th March 2026 10:11 PM
Hi Gunar,

Yes, it's a Tibetian utilty knife, called "lothi" but by the wear I guess that it's older than mid. 20th century.
Search for Tibet or lothi here, you will find similar ones.

Regards,
Detlef

David 27th March 2026 11:46 PM
Nice one. Love the tibetan skull decoration. Look forward to seeing it cleaned up.


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