An interesting knife from the Southeast Asian peninsula

[JeffS]

Outside of the cast ferule and the woven scabbard bands I see little recognizable from that region. The upturned scabbard is very distinct. The pommel knob looks like it was meant for a lanyard. We also see cast ferules on Kachin daos. I would also consider Himalayan foothills as potential origin, particularly due to the greater variability of cultures and weapon styles of that region.