Himalayan utility knife
length: 6 3/4"
Interesting little utility knife from the Himalaya region (Tibet or Nepal
most likely). Thick single edged blade with a fuller on one side, black and
white horn scales for the grip. Traditional curved scabbard is of wood,
brass, nickel silver, and "same" (ray skin). Does anyone know why the
scabbards were curved? The blade is straight. Early 1900's.
blade: 3 3/4"
blade width: 1/2"
grip: 3"
weight: 3 oz
04/30/02