Two Large Mystery Knives

drac2k · 13th January 2017, 02:30 PM

Interesting observations on the handle material; I don't think that is rhino horn either as I believe that this handle has a tighter grain nor does it seem to have the same translucent appearance.
I think that a real clue could be the scabbard; I've seen that cut out, 4 pointed star somewhere before, maybe a Chinese polearm?The decorative lines around the star remind me of some of the designs on Boxer era Chinese banners or rank squares.

Gavin Nugent · 15th January 2017, 12:15 AM

drac2k, Based on my limited study of the chopper with the carved face, my studies of the various forms have lead to me northern Vietnam.

Gavin

13th January 2017, 02:30 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,270	Interesting observations on the handle material; I don't think that is rhino horn either as I believe that this handle has a tighter grain nor does it seem to have the same translucent appearance. I think that a real clue could be the scabbard; I've seen that cut out, 4 pointed star somewhere before, maybe a Chinese polearm?The decorative lines around the star remind me of some of the designs on Boxer era Chinese banners or rank squares.

15th January 2017, 12:15 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	drac2k, Based on my limited study of the chopper with the carved face, my studies of the various forms have lead to me northern Vietnam. Gavin