Thanks for the Information all you experts
Well thanks Guys, I have now worked my way through all the threads and read all the opions and advice. Phew !
Well my blade is flat, and thin, about 2-3 mm (I need a micrometer !) springy but not floppy. So I guess I have a native made blade with imitation man in the moon markings, however the fullers are well defined, and could not be defined as "Scratched on". They seem fairly regular. On one side of the blade One of the Man in the moon markings seems worn away (From repeated sharpening ?) Although the sharp edge finishes about there. There are strange slightly raised lines on the sharp edges which run at right angles to the cutting edge, I do not think they are the result of sharpening, at least not using the traditional method.
The blade also shows a swirly sort of pattern in places.
Do any of you guys have an opion ? Do I have a genuine old (ish) native blade or is it one made for the tourist trade ? I know it was brought back from North Africa about 50 years ago and has been in the same family since then.
The Sheath is leather and finished in the tradition pattern with cord and ? Tassells which are in good condition. They have obviously seen little wear and tear. (which may be a clue ?)
And if is a genuine old Tabouka, does anyone have any ideas as to its value or where I can get it appraised.
As a mere beginner, any help or advice would be much appreciated. I can upload more pics if they would be helpful.
Thanks everyone
Dugsey
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