What is this?

Lew · 15th March 2006, 03:24 AM

Hi Guys

Thanks for the feedback. I did some research and found that this knife is marked with a North Vietnamese five pointed star that is on their flag. It was probably a GI bring back from the war. Since it seems to be in such nice shape I would guess it's a presentation piece of sorts?

Lew

PUFF · 15th March 2006, 06:18 AM

Single ferrule is the most simple construct. Rat-tail tangs need to be forced into the handle so the metal furrule 's require to keep the wood from splitting.

1965 and star indicate Vietnam origin 's make sense. But sheat and handle are in Shan/Lanna style, not in chinese style as most vietnamese craft. The knife might be made by Burmese smith living in Vietnam. Or another possibility 's knives are bought from Lao or Lanna and then engraved in that way by dealer himself. My guess...

15th March 2006, 03:24 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi Guys Thanks for the feedback. I did some research and found that this knife is marked with a North Vietnamese five pointed star that is on their flag. It was probably a GI bring back from the war. Since it seems to be in such nice shape I would guess it's a presentation piece of sorts? Lew

15th March 2006, 06:18 AM	#2
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Single ferrule is the most simple construct. Rat-tail tangs need to be forced into the handle so the metal furrule 's require to keep the wood from splitting. 1965 and star indicate Vietnam origin 's make sense. But sheat and handle are in Shan/Lanna style, not in chinese style as most vietnamese craft. The knife might be made by Burmese smith living in Vietnam. Or another possibility 's knives are bought from Lao or Lanna and then engraved in that way by dealer himself. My guess...