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Old 21st December 2022, 11:17 PM   #1
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I have had this knife in my collection for a few years, but have never researched where it was made. Based on a few clues I believe it is Asian in origin. Total length is 25cm, or 10 inches. Blade is 4mm thickness at the guard. The handle is solid horn, with brass ricasso and guard. I'm interested in learning about the markings on the blade, particularly the sun image. It looks like the sun was created by using a round piece of copper that goes through the blade.

The scabbard is leather, badly damaged at the end where the very sharp point of the blade has punched through. Split rivets and thread hold the two pieces of the scabbard together. Overall it's an interesting knife even if it turns out to be just a tourist piece. Thanks for any and all information!
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By no means an expert (barely a novice), but this reminded me a little of an item I posted herehttp://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24390 a while ago.

So, it might be a Surmene variant. Heavy speculation and guessing on my part.
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Old 28th December 2022, 11:07 AM   #3
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Thanks for your info!
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Old 29th December 2022, 01:31 AM   #4
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For me it's vintage "tourist/souvenir" knife from india.
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Old 29th December 2022, 08:35 AM   #5
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How thick is the back of the blade?
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Old 29th December 2022, 12:20 PM   #6
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If it was not for the scabbard, it looks Thai/sea, to me especially the guard?
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Old 29th December 2022, 03:09 PM   #7
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How thick is the back of the blade?
Using my calipers the thickness part of the blade is 4.15mm.
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Old 29th December 2022, 09:50 PM   #8
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A friend bought one like this piece in Thailand several years ago.
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Old 30th December 2022, 11:45 AM   #9
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I am with Tim and Carlos.
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Old 30th December 2022, 12:12 PM   #10
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The knife does have the shape of a Thai enep or Hmong (Montaniard) knife. the touristy scabbard probably for Western eyes. May even have been replaced by or for a GI during the Vietnam war.


Mine: The villagers prefer these without the thick aluminium guard.
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Old 30th December 2022, 12:50 PM   #11
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Using my calipers the thickness part of the blade is 4.15mm.
Which indicates it's made for use.... Anyway others have identified it, so I am late to the party.
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Old 28th January 2023, 12:40 PM   #12
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Which indicates it's made for use.... Anyway others have identified it, so I am late to the party.
Hello David,

I have attached pictures from a similar one I've sold not long ago.
40 cm long with a blade from 26 cm, 7 mm thick at the spine direct after the handle and a weight from 460 gram. Very sharp. When this knife wasn't made for use I don't know.

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