Middle Eastern knife (?)

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Originally Posted by Ian

Gents,

Thanks to you all for your thoughtful comments. Much appreciated!

So Lebanese, being a French influenced piece from a former mandate area. Very interesting. Later today I will try to show more detail of the blade. It is not double-edged, but has a substantial false edge that is not sharpened which Kubur thinks is unusual so I will get better pictures for the archives.

I must admit that the eye appeal of this knife and scabbard, plus the price, were deciding factors for me in acquiring this one. The Middle East is not my area of focus (I can't afford to explore the knives of every corner of the world) but I do appreciate a pretty face from wherever it may be.

Ian.

It ss a very good looking knife Ian and I think you did very well indeed to buy anything in London for £14 , including a cup of coffee !