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

[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?

[JBG163]

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

[Jim McDougall]

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]

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

[ausjulius]

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.