Interesting and unusual knife, opinions please!

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Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks for the extra pics Detlef. I agree, definitely not the usual depiction of Hanuman in Thai work. There are, however, many other characters from the Thai version of the Ramayama that this figure might represent.

Thank you Ian. And agree with you that it will be one of the numerous characters of the Thai Ramayama figures, hopefully I will find out one day which one.

Originally Posted by Ian

The prior abuse to the blade is unfortunate, but maybe reparable, and your usual restorer may be able to help with the crack to the hilt. I hope you can revive this old knife because it is unusual and seems to have been around for a while.

My first concern will be the blade and I think that I am on a good way to let look it nice again. The seller is situated in Danmark so it was shipped direct to Germany but maybe I will send it one day to the States that he can do his skilled work on the handle to close the crack. Like you I think it's worth the effort.

Best regards,
Detlef