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Nathaniel · 17th August 2009, 12:56 AM

Hello All,

Here is a Hmong knife I took a picture of today at a Hmong festival.

The handle is made of horn. Just like thai monks knifes this usually is blessed, but for Hmong by a shaman or elder, then they put it under their pillow to protect them from spirits....Those who I know that use it are typically girls....so take note...never sneak up and startle a Hmong woman!!!!

17th August 2009, 12:56 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Hmong Knife Hello All, Here is a Hmong knife I took a picture of today at a Hmong festival. The handle is made of horn. Just like thai monks knifes this usually is blessed, but for Hmong by a shaman or elder, then they put it under their pillow to protect them from spirits....Those who I know that use it are typically girls....so take note...never sneak up and startle a Hmong woman!!!! Last edited by Nathaniel; 17th August 2009 at 01:10 AM.