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josh stout · 28th March 2008, 04:24 PM

I think these may be a little different type than the ones with the rayskin. The two posted and the one I have are all substantially similar with the solid arched pommel made of layers of copper and steel, horn handle scales, and a slightly shorter blade than the more usual examples of Tibetan utility knives. I thought it was a regional difference, but maybe there is a more specific group of people such knives can be attributed to. The ones I have seen appear to be authentic items for use, but not older than late 20th c.
Josh

28th March 2008, 04:24 PM	#12
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	I think these may be a little different type than the ones with the rayskin. The two posted and the one I have are all substantially similar with the solid arched pommel made of layers of copper and steel, horn handle scales, and a slightly shorter blade than the more usual examples of Tibetan utility knives. I thought it was a regional difference, but maybe there is a more specific group of people such knives can be attributed to. The ones I have seen appear to be authentic items for use, but not older than late 20th c. Josh