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Old 16th August 2022, 05:06 AM   #1
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Default 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.
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Old 16th August 2022, 07:13 AM   #2
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Its a utility knife from Bhutan.
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Old 16th August 2022, 08:21 PM   #3
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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?
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If you can try to post the two sides of the dagger, that could help. I think it's probably not but... who knows
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