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KOREA Joint Security Area Pocket Knife Joint Security Area (JSA) Panmunjom, Korea | DMZ, Peace & History UN - 1953 Korean War / Vintage

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Highlights

  • Vintage from the 1950s

  • Materials: stainless steel, aluminum

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This special souvenir pocket knife comes from one of the most symbolic places in modern history – the Joint Security Area (JSA) in Panmunjom, Korea.
Panmunjom, also known as the "Truce Village," is the only place in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) where North and South Korea face each other.

The knife was crafted as a reminder of this unique place – a piece of history that embodies peace, excitement, and hope.

✨Details
• Subject: Joint Security Area (JSA), Panmunjom, Korea
• Era: Second half of the 20th century
• Condition: Very good – slight signs of age-related wear possible
• Material: Metal with printed or enamelled handle motif
• Size: approx. 6 - 9 cm closed / open
• Function: Multi-purpose blades (typical for souvenir knives)
• Origin: Souvenir of visits to the JSA / DMZ

🕊️ The story behind it
Following the armistice agreement of July 27, 1953, which ended the bloody Korean War, the Joint Security Area (JSA) was established in Panmunjom – a small, heavily guarded location in the middle of the DMZ, where all diplomatic talks between North and South Korea have taken place ever since.

For more than 70 years, soldiers from both sides have faced each other here – separated by only a few meters and a thin line of concrete.
But between these borders, moments of hope also arise: handshakes between heads of state, peace talks, first steps across the border.

This knife speaks of this fragile balance between war and peace, of a place where the world could sometimes feel peace for just a moment.

💫Why this knife is special
• Memorabilia of a historical place
• Symbol of peace and diplomacy
• Ideal for collectors of military history or Asian memorabilia
• A conversation piece with history and meaning

🎁 Perfect for
• Lovers of Korean history
• Collectors of military or diplomatic souvenirs
• Travelers and explorers interested in history
• As a symbolic gift for people who believe in the value of peace

  • Order today to get by 12-19 May
  • Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
  • Delivery cost: CA$56.41
  • Dispatched from: Switzerland

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