SE Asian knife ID

Ian · 24th November 2024, 12:30 PM

The distinct bolster turns me away from a Burmese, Thai, Cambodian, or Lao origin. The metal-banded, wooden "box" scabbard suggests Sumatra, Malay States, or perhaps southern China to me. Interesting knife. The silver (?) ferrule does have a SE Asian flavor, but the gradation in width of the ferrule is extreme for a mainland SE Asian knife. At least one of the bands on the scabbard has a clip, suggesting they may have come off an ammo box. WWII vintage perhaps.

More pics on a plain white background would be helpful.

24th November 2024, 12:30 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	The distinct bolster turns me away from a Burmese, Thai, Cambodian, or Lao origin. The metal-banded, wooden "box" scabbard suggests Sumatra, Malay States, or perhaps southern China to me. Interesting knife. The silver (?) ferrule does have a SE Asian flavor, but the gradation in width of the ferrule is extreme for a mainland SE Asian knife. At least one of the bands on the scabbard has a clip, suggesting they may have come off an ammo box. WWII vintage perhaps. More pics on a plain white background would be helpful.