Mongolian knife

Mongolian knives are generally made of high-quality steel, ranging in length from ten centimeters to dozens of centimeters. The hilt and scabbard are made of steel, silver, wood, ox horn, bone and so on. There are exquisite patterns on the surface, and some are filled with enamel and inlaid with gems. In recent years, the Mongolian knife with camel bone painted sheath has become a craft treasure and sold well overseas. There are also exquisite and practical horsehead machetes. Mongolian knives are generally made of high-quality steel, ranging in length from ten centimeters to dozens of centimeters. The hilt and scabbard are made of steel, silver, wood, ox horn, bone and so on. There are exquisite patterns on the surface, and some are filled with enamel and inlaid with gems. In recent years, the Mongolian knife with camel bone painted sheath has become a craft treasure and sold well overseas. There are also exquisite and practical horsehead machetes. There are many kinds of Mongolian knives with different shapes and sizes. Mainly used to kill sheep and eat meat, it is also a man's ornament. Women look down on men who don't wear Mongolian knives. However, Mongolian knives are not tools for fighting, and there are few fights and knives in pastoral areas. The best skill of Mongolian silversmiths is to make knives. The blade is made of steel, and the handle is made of ox horn and mahogany. In the past, Mongolian knives were more complicated, practical and beautiful than they are now. There were holes in the scabbard, and ivory or camel bone chopsticks could be inserted. There is a ring on the sheath, and the ring is decorated with silk ribbon. The silk ribbon has a ring at one end and can be hung on the hip; There is a bow at one end, and the ear is below; There is a bole at one end. Bole is a round ornament made of silver with patterns on it and coral beads embedded in the middle. Bole of Mongolian Dao is also embroidered with satin. The scabbard is made of gold, silver and copper, engraved with dragon, tiger, animal head and moire patterns, and the big end of ivory chopsticks is also covered with silver bundles. According to folklore, food is poisoned. You can try it out with it.
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