Does this knife have a particular name?

Gavin Nugent · 4th August 2008, 07:33 AM

Another new purchase, I beleive this piece to be Chinese in origin but do wonder if it goes by a particlar name and or comes from a particular region? I have see one before with a fluted rosewood handle typical of Chinese weapons but it lacked the brass fitting at the base of the blade, at the time I thought it was a sort of a hybrid that had been made from another blade and a guard typical of some dao seen, now upon seeing this version with a horn handle I understand it more as a true weapon, not a put together.

Any direction would be appreciated.

Gav

Gavin Nugent · 6th August 2008, 10:30 AM

I thought it would be a hard one but a little dabbling with google has revealed it to me at this stage as a Chinese form of a Main Gauche, though traditionally I have never seen it in play, it may well have some releveance in times past? Any thoughts on this style being applied as such, this in turn may reveal a true name if it has one at all.

Gav

Atlantia · 6th August 2008, 10:44 AM

Although I agree it looks Chinese, there is a nagging whisper saying 'Phillipenes'....
Probobly wrong, but thought I'd say.

Gene

Gavin Nugent · 13th August 2008, 11:53 AM

Thanks for coming in Atlantia, I suspect Chinese, more so along that line of thinking with the tonkou bearing resemblance to Chinese swords. The tonkou being longer on the cutting edge is consistant with Chinese weapons too. I would like to hear from anyone who can say otherwise with reference? As I am at a loss as to the name of this style of weapon I was hoping that after 241 viewings someone may have been able to offer up a direction to the name?

regards

Gav

RSWORD · 13th August 2008, 12:41 PM

I don't believe there is a specific name for this style of fighting knife. I think it would have simply been referred to as Dao.

4th August 2008, 07:33 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Does this knife have a particular name? Another new purchase, I beleive this piece to be Chinese in origin but do wonder if it goes by a particlar name and or comes from a particular region? I have see one before with a fluted rosewood handle typical of Chinese weapons but it lacked the brass fitting at the base of the blade, at the time I thought it was a sort of a hybrid that had been made from another blade and a guard typical of some dao seen, now upon seeing this version with a horn handle I understand it more as a true weapon, not a put together. Any direction would be appreciated. Gav Attached Images

6th August 2008, 10:30 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I thought it would be a hard one to answer... I thought it would be a hard one but a little dabbling with google has revealed it to me at this stage as a Chinese form of a Main Gauche, though traditionally I have never seen it in play, it may well have some releveance in times past? Any thoughts on this style being applied as such, this in turn may reveal a true name if it has one at all. Gav Attached Images

13th August 2008, 11:53 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	A little hard... Thanks for coming in Atlantia, I suspect Chinese, more so along that line of thinking with the tonkou bearing resemblance to Chinese swords. The tonkou being longer on the cutting edge is consistant with Chinese weapons too. I would like to hear from anyone who can say otherwise with reference? As I am at a loss as to the name of this style of weapon I was hoping that after 241 viewings someone may have been able to offer up a direction to the name? regards Gav

6th August 2008, 10:44 AM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Although I agree it looks Chinese, there is a nagging whisper saying 'Phillipenes'.... Probobly wrong, but thought I'd say. Gene

13th August 2008, 12:41 PM	#5
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	I don't believe there is a specific name for this style of fighting knife. I think it would have simply been referred to as Dao.