New life for a file

eftihis · 30th March 2006, 12:26 AM

Hi DrD!
The symbols are not just decorative, they have a meaning from Buddist teachings.
As far as i know, this is not my field:
the 2 fishes: mean prosperity, regeneration, harmony.
the "mystical" knot:for longer life
Maybe someone knows more!

Alan62 · 30th March 2006, 02:08 AM

Very Nice Knife

Alam Shah · 30th March 2006, 05:12 AM

Just a thought on a possible translation of the scabbard from down upwards.
"Enlightenment brings everlasting life, harmony, reincarnation and prosperity."

(I may be wrong) and need to be enlighthen.

drdavid · 30th March 2006, 07:39 AM

Hi Eftihis and Alam Shah
I am sure you are onto something here. I have posted 3 close ups of the sheath from my knife to show just how similar the iconography is. (the rear of the sheath is different and just decorative). I hope others have something to contribute here.
DrD

30th March 2006, 07:39 AM	#4
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	Hi Eftihis and Alam Shah I am sure you are onto something here. I have posted 3 close ups of the sheath from my knife to show just how similar the iconography is. (the rear of the sheath is different and just decorative). I hope others have something to contribute here. DrD Attached Images

30th March 2006, 12:26 AM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 512	Hi DrD! The symbols are not just decorative, they have a meaning from Buddist teachings. As far as i know, this is not my field: the 2 fishes: mean prosperity, regeneration, harmony. the "mystical" knot:for longer life Maybe someone knows more!

30th March 2006, 02:08 AM	#2
Alan62 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 164	Very Nice Knife

30th March 2006, 05:12 AM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Just a thought on a possible translation of the scabbard from down upwards. "Enlightenment brings everlasting life, harmony, reincarnation and prosperity." (I may be wrong) and need to be enlighthen.