Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Unusual, Attractive Burmese Knife/Chopper

CharlesS · 24th November 2015, 03:59 PM

This Burmese knife, or chopper, is quite a unique and attractive piece minus the 1/4in. loss to the top of the hilt carving. The blade is rather light but the bolster fitted to the hilt is all business, so I am not sure if this was meant to be a weapon or tool. The blade looks like it may be laminated, but I have not etched it.

I'd love to learn more about this type of blade if any of our Burmese experts are familiar with it.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 16in.
Blade length: 11.5in.
Blade's widest point: 1.75in.

24th November 2015, 03:59 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Unusual, Attractive Burmese Knife/Chopper This Burmese knife, or chopper, is quite a unique and attractive piece minus the 1/4in. loss to the top of the hilt carving. The blade is rather light but the bolster fitted to the hilt is all business, so I am not sure if this was meant to be a weapon or tool. The blade looks like it may be laminated, but I have not etched it. I'd love to learn more about this type of blade if any of our Burmese experts are familiar with it. Dimensions: Overall length: 16in. Blade length: 11.5in. Blade's widest point: 1.75in. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 24th November 2015 at 04:22 PM.