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2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 5, 2017 at 17:32

Any history as to where you got it, Brian?

Also, what re the dimensions of it.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on February 5, 2017 at 18:33

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Permalink Reply by brian quinn on February 5, 2017 at 23:14

I have no history on it other then I got it from a flea market. it is 16' total and it's 10' blade.
 
J.J. Smith III said:

Any history as to where you got it, Brian?

Also, what re the dimensions of it.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Squier on February 6, 2017 at 8:26

Just a guess here but it has a look of something from India. 

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2021 CalendarPermalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on February 6, 2017 at 11:05

Could be...though I've searched Indian, Persian, Nepalese, Oriental, Celtic, Bronze Age, Middle Age and any other search I could do, to find something that's similar in style to this one.

I'm stumped...

Though my best guess would support Michaels post, based on the amount of brasswork that's done in regions of India.

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Permalink Reply by brian quinn on February 7, 2017 at 11:23

I have never seen one like it, my guess had been Egyptian, thanks guys gives me another place to look at.

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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Chris Sievert on February 21, 2017 at 0:52

It is very likey from Tibet the handle is in the shape of the Stupa of Nirvana and the Pommel is a Lotus Flower. Given the simplicity of design and workmanship it was most likly the work of a young student as a form of and/or an aid to Meditation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa#/media/File:Eight_great_stupas.svg

Stupa of Nirvana

This stupa refers to the death of the Buddha when he was 80 years old. It symbolizes his complete absorption into the highest state of mind. It is bell-shaped and usually unornamented.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 21, 2017 at 16:59

Thank you Chris Sievert!  I just knew you would have some insight.  You have studied so many types of knives for the accuracy on your miniatures!

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