Tibetan 'down home' knife

Montino Bourbon · 16th August 2022, 05:06 AM

Found this at an outdoor market for the price of a medium-fancy meal for two. Sheath covered with thin leather. Heavy blade; at first glance doesn't look like "hairpin folding". Full length 15 1/2 inches. Blade 11 inches. The back is 1/4 in. thick at the back of the hilt. I would love more info.

JBG163 · 16th August 2022, 07:13 AM

Its a utility knife from Bhutan.

Montino Bourbon · 16th August 2022, 08:21 PM

Thank you! I was wondering about its origin.

Is there a chance that the blade has 'hairpin folding', or is it (Probably) monosteel? Do you think it would be worthwhile to try etching it?

JBG163 · 16th August 2022, 10:29 PM

If you can try to post the two sides of the dagger, that could help. I think it's probably not but... who knows

16th August 2022, 05:06 AM	#1
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 295	Tibetan 'down home' knife Found this at an outdoor market for the price of a medium-fancy meal for two. Sheath covered with thin leather. Heavy blade; at first glance doesn't look like "hairpin folding". Full length 15 1/2 inches. Blade 11 inches. The back is 1/4 in. thick at the back of the hilt. I would love more info. Attached Images

16th August 2022, 07:13 AM	#2
JBG163 Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: France Posts: 203	Its a utility knife from Bhutan.

16th August 2022, 08:21 PM	#3
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 295	Thank you! I was wondering about its origin. Is there a chance that the blade has 'hairpin folding', or is it (Probably) monosteel? Do you think it would be worthwhile to try etching it?

16th August 2022, 10:29 PM	#4
JBG163 Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: France Posts: 203	If you can try to post the two sides of the dagger, that could help. I think it's probably not but... who knows