Knife for I.D. Chinese? Tibetan? Bhutanese?

Norman McCormick · 5th August 2022, 01:11 PM

Hi Ausjulius,
More photos. The blade appears to have had many sharpenings.
My Regards,
Norman.

Tim Simmons · 5th August 2022, 02:58 PM

Excellent, there we are, learning something new.

Norman McCormick · 5th August 2022, 03:56 PM

Thanks Tim. One more photo.

Jim McDougall · 8th August 2022, 03:52 PM

While this topic is open here, I thought I would take the opportunity to ask about am item I have had for some time, and with limited resources and knowledge on these weapons this seemed a good time.

I had thought it perhaps a short sword which seems I recall termed 'dossum' in Tibetan, but that research was from many years ago.
Can you guys offer some insight?

JBG163 · 8th August 2022, 04:46 PM

Hi Jim, this is a bhutanese Patag, hilt is characteristic as much as the three parts scabbard

Jim McDougall · 8th August 2022, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBG163

Hi Jim, this is a bhutanese Patag, hilt is characteristic as much as the three parts scabbard

Thank you so much JBG!!!

JBG163 · 8th August 2022, 08:21 PM

Always a pleasure to exchange with you Jim. Let's talk another time via email.
Wish you the best,
Julien

ausjulius · 12th August 2022, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

While this topic is open here, I thought I would take the opportunity to ask about am item I have had for some time, and with limited resources and knowledge on these weapons this seemed a good time.

I had thought it perhaps a short sword which seems I recall termed 'dossum' in Tibetan, but that research was from many years ago.
Can you guys offer some insight?

hi jim, its a "patag" from bhutan. probably ealry 20th century.

5th August 2022, 01:11 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Ausjulius, More photos. The blade appears to have had many sharpenings. My Regards, Norman. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 5th August 2022 at 01:30 PM.

5th August 2022, 03:56 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Thanks Tim. One more photo. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 5th August 2022 at 07:27 PM.

8th August 2022, 03:52 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	While this topic is open here, I thought I would take the opportunity to ask about am item I have had for some time, and with limited resources and knowledge on these weapons this seemed a good time. I had thought it perhaps a short sword which seems I recall termed 'dossum' in Tibetan, but that research was from many years ago. Can you guys offer some insight? Attached Images

5th August 2022, 02:58 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Excellent, there we are, learning something new.

8th August 2022, 04:46 PM	#5
JBG163 Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: France Posts: 208	Hi Jim, this is a bhutanese Patag, hilt is characteristic as much as the three parts scabbard

8th August 2022, 08:21 PM	#7
JBG163 Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: France Posts: 208	Always a pleasure to exchange with you Jim. Let's talk another time via email. Wish you the best, Julien