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Originally Posted by wildwolberine
Bottom: Central Asia? Hilt comprised of multicolored clear plastic discs. Brass guard and fittings. Extensive ornamentation - floral patterns, rhinestones etc. Tubular leather scabbard like a puukko, with a retention strap. Embossed pattern. I suspect this is a tourist piece but it’s well made and functional. Blade 13 cm, OAL 23 cm
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This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from Xinjiang China. Due to severe restrictions on the production and sale of traditional Uyghur knives, they are becoming quite rare.