Unusual knife for I.D. Asian ?

VANDOO · 22nd December 2015, 04:37 AM

A VERY INTERESTING LITTLE KNIFE NO DOUBT IT IS MADE TO PREFORM SOME SPECIFIC TASK. I WILL GUESS AFRICA AS THE ORIGIN BECAUSE OF THE HORN USED, PERHAPS NORTH AFRICA. GOOD LUCK

Tim Simmons · 24th December 2015, 11:11 AM

This is probably a basket makers knife. I had a similar mystery knife along these lines, long since swapped. I believe the knife is held under arm in the arm pit. Use rather like a static third hand. This makes sense if making fine baskets. Imaging trying to cut fine materials while holding then in place with both hand. I think the projection above the blade my be used to stop the movement of the blade in use at the shoulder. I could be wrong

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Sajen · 24th December 2015, 12:01 PM

Maybe a razor?

ariel · 24th December 2015, 10:39 PM

To shave armpits while weaving baskets? :-)))

Robert · 25th December 2015, 02:22 AM

Is the blade sharpened on just one side or on both sides?

Best, Robert

22nd December 2015, 04:37 AM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY INTERESTING LITTLE KNIFE NO DOUBT IT IS MADE TO PREFORM SOME SPECIFIC TASK. I WILL GUESS AFRICA AS THE ORIGIN BECAUSE OF THE HORN USED, PERHAPS NORTH AFRICA. GOOD LUCK

24th December 2015, 11:11 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	This is probably a basket makers knife. I had a similar mystery knife along these lines, long since swapped. I believe the knife is held under arm in the arm pit. Use rather like a static third hand. This makes sense if making fine baskets. Imaging trying to cut fine materials while holding then in place with both hand. I think the projection above the blade my be used to stop the movement of the blade in use at the shoulder. I could be wrong .

24th December 2015, 12:01 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,274	Maybe a razor?

24th December 2015, 10:39 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	To shave armpits while weaving baskets? :-)))

25th December 2015, 02:22 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Is the blade sharpened on just one side or on both sides? Best, Robert