Tibetan Knife?

kronckew · 28th August 2020, 02:04 PM

Probably. Double edged is a bit unusual.hairpin lamination is fairly common in the area in older blades especially. The dragon is the National symbol of Bhutan.

The Bhutanese Flag is below

The king carries a much larger single edged sword version, called a patag, or patang. He carries it on his right side as a symbol of his rank. (see below)

Kmaddock · 28th August 2020, 04:46 PM

Hi Gonzoadler,

The ferrule in your blade look like they were milled out which strikes me as being a bit unusual , handle nearly identical to how mine was.

Regards

Ken

kronckew · 28th August 2020, 05:14 PM

To me they look like the grip has formed sheet sections soldered, they have seams and even a small blob of solder is visible. The ferrule has a distinct seam on the rear where the strip of metal was joined.

Gonzoadler · 28th August 2020, 08:55 PM

You are right kronckew, handle and scabbard are made of embossed and soldered tombac sheets. I know that the blade is a little unusual, but all fits together. Unfortunately I can't read the inscription.
Thanks for information, it is interesting.

28th August 2020, 02:04 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	Probably. Double edged is a bit unusual.hairpin lamination is fairly common in the area in older blades especially. The dragon is the National symbol of Bhutan. The Bhutanese Flag is below The king carries a much larger single edged sword version, called a patag, or patang. He carries it on his right side as a symbol of his rank. (see below) Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 28th August 2020 at 02:21 PM.

28th August 2020, 04:46 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Hi Gonzoadler, The ferrule in your blade look like they were milled out which strikes me as being a bit unusual , handle nearly identical to how mine was. Regards Ken

28th August 2020, 05:14 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	To me they look like the grip has formed sheet sections soldered, they have seams and even a small blob of solder is visible. The ferrule has a distinct seam on the rear where the strip of metal was joined.

28th August 2020, 08:55 PM	#4
Gonzoadler Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 255	You are right kronckew, handle and scabbard are made of embossed and soldered tombac sheets. I know that the blade is a little unusual, but all fits together. Unfortunately I can't read the inscription. Thanks for information, it is interesting.