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How thick is the back of the blade?
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If it was not for the scabbard, it looks Thai/sea, to me especially the guard?
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A friend bought one like this piece in Thailand several years ago.
Best regards Carlos |
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I am with Tim and Carlos.
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The knife does have the shape of a Thai enep or Hmong (Montaniard) knife. the touristy scabbard probably for Western eyes. May even have been replaced by or for a GI during the Vietnam war.
Mine: The villagers prefer these without the thick aluminium guard. Last edited by kronckew; 30th December 2022 at 01:22 PM. |
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I have attached pictures from a similar one I've sold not long ago. 40 cm long with a blade from 26 cm, 7 mm thick at the spine direct after the handle and a weight from 460 gram. Very sharp. When this knife wasn't made for use I don't know. ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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