Unusual Philippine Knife ?

drac2k · 18th June 2018, 02:04 PM

Wow, you guys nailed it; my blade has a twin brother! Rafngard thanks for the pictures.
As an afterthought, I noticed that the other knife that was similar to mine had a scabbard ;this has been referred to as a "butcher knife."Is this butcher knife for field dressing of game, rather than in a kitchen ?

Ian · 18th June 2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Wow, you guys nailed it; my blade has a twin brother! Rafngard thanks for the pictures.
As an afterthought, I noticed that the other knife that was similar to mine had a scabbard ;this has been referred to as a "butcher knife."Is this butcher knife for field dressing of game, rather than in a kitchen ?

I don't know the answer to your question, Drac. At a guess I would say it was used mainly by those who butchered meat for selling on to others and perhaps in restaurants, etc. where cutting large sections of meat would be common.

Ian.

drac2k · 19th June 2018, 03:59 AM

Thanks, Ian for your input. The only reasons why I thought it could be for a field dressing was because the other similar knife had a leather scabbard; I don't believe that most butcher knives have scabbards and the curved sharp point would be perfect for gutting an animal. Also, most kitchen cleavers have a straight edge.

Ian · 20th June 2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks, Ian for your input. The only reasons why I thought it could be for a field dressing was because the other similar knife had a leather scabbard; I don't believe that most butcher knives have scabbards and the curved sharp point would be perfect for gutting an animal. Also, most kitchen cleavers have a straight edge.

Good points Drac.

blindside · 31st August 2018, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Wow, you guys nailed it; my blade has a twin brother!

Triplets!
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14613

drac2k · 31st August 2018, 04:42 AM

Welcome to the family!

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Wow, you guys nailed it; my blade has a twin brother! Rafngard thanks for the pictures. As an afterthought, I noticed that the other knife that was similar to mine had a scabbard ;this has been referred to as a "butcher knife."Is this butcher knife for field dressing of game, rather than in a kitchen ? Last edited by drac2k; 18th June 2018 at 06:21 PM.

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks, Ian for your input. The only reasons why I thought it could be for a field dressing was because the other similar knife had a leather scabbard; I don't believe that most butcher knives have scabbards and the curved sharp point would be perfect for gutting an animal. Also, most kitchen cleavers have a straight edge. Last edited by drac2k; 19th June 2018 at 12:05 PM.

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