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Old 8th June 2016, 05:02 PM   #5
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
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Originally Posted by Royston
I suppose it is a Koummya although the cross-section of the scabbard is much flatter than I am used to seeing.
The two suspension loops are hinged.
Does anyone have any information on this type?
All comments greatfully received.

Wooden hilt.
All the rest is a white metal.
Blade 21 cm
O/A length 42 cm

Regards
Roy
Try typing Koumiya into Search and Moroccan Daggers... Several spellings don't work...these do.
See http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/koummya/index.html See also http://nimcha.fr/koummya.htm

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