Mystery double knives - Chinese?

DaveA · 31st August 2011, 08:03 PM

Here is a very small - palm sized - set of double knives. Total length inside the scabbard is 13.8cm. The construction seems very good. The blades are thick and strong. Decoration of many layers and colors is quite nice on the hilts, which are made of ox horn (I think). The metal scabbard seems of quite more recent creation than the knives, although they fit very nicely. The previous owner said that this pair was found in Linxia, Gansu province. "During dynasty's time Linxia was called "Herzhou" (which means river city), and these two Chinese characters are found on one of the knives." The other appears to be engraved with a dragon design. The former owner said the design and body of the knives are "Tibetan style of 100 years ago".

Comments please?

31st August 2011, 08:03 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	Mystery double knives - Chinese? Here is a very small - palm sized - set of double knives. Total length inside the scabbard is 13.8cm. The construction seems very good. The blades are thick and strong. Decoration of many layers and colors is quite nice on the hilts, which are made of ox horn (I think). The metal scabbard seems of quite more recent creation than the knives, although they fit very nicely. The previous owner said that this pair was found in Linxia, Gansu province. "During dynasty's time Linxia was called "Herzhou" (which means river city), and these two Chinese characters are found on one of the knives." The other appears to be engraved with a dragon design. The former owner said the design and body of the knives are "Tibetan style of 100 years ago". Comments please? Attached Images