Tumi (Quechua for 'Knife', variants: 'Tome', 'Tume'), is a generic term encompassing the many kinds of sharp tools utilized in pre- and post-colonial eras of the Central Andes region, Tumis were employed for a diverse set of purposes such as kitchen knives, agricultural tools, warrior or hunting secondary weapons, sacrificial knives, barber implements, pendants, or medical tools. In addition, the tumi form, in metal, was used as a type of coin.[1] Pre-columbian Tumis were usually made of metal or stone.

The image is stylized for the tourist trade in that it does have "Peru " marked on the handle. The fabric is a traditional Peruvian pattern.