A Trousse knife?

[Rafngard]

Hello All
I bought this at auction a maybe a month ago, but have only recently gotten around to taking pics.

I have no idea what this is.
It was sold as Mongolian, and, maybe?

The hilt and scabbard seem to be wrapped in shagreen. And there is a kind of button lock, that releases it from the scabbard when pressed. It seems to have some age

I think it might be something like a trousse set, but one would normally expect a pair of chopsticks to be included in that.

What have I got here?

Thanks in advance
Leif

[RSWORD]

The button release is something you would find on sword canes and not typical on trousse. Given the size of this one perhaps it is a repurposed shortened sword cane or maybe a swagger stick with blade? It has nice mounts and a good looking blade that is likely laminated. Probably late 19th century.

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by RSWORD

The button release is something you would find on sword canes and not typical on trousse. Given the size of this one perhaps it is a repurposed shortened sword cane or maybe a swagger stick with blade? It has nice mounts and a good looking blade that is likely laminated. Probably late 19th century.

Swagger stick was my other thought.

Thanks!

[Sajen]

It's a 19th century Chinese knife. For self protection and other tasks. See here for a similar one.

Regards,
Detlef

[Rafngard]

Thank you Detlef.
That is an almost perfect match.
Mine is a little shorter, with no tassel, and nicer brasswork.

Also, here's a link to Artzi's old site for those pics.

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=3171

Thanks,
Leif