North African knife

[Atlantia]

Hi SLS,

As David says, it's a khodmi.
The decoration on the hilt is consistent with the decoration on later examples and the wire binding is usual also. Which just leaves the unusual shape. Possibly made that way for some reason, even if just to look a bit 'different' to those who travel looking for an interesting take-home.

Might also be a 'local' rehilt for some reason?
An anomaly! Interesting.

Best
Gene

[SLS]

Hello and thanks for the feedback.
I did some research on the forum and found this http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=khodmi .
The handle looks little bit similar, in terms of shape. Anyway, interesting remark about decoration. So, earlier blades were not that decorated? And was this kind of knife used also like a dagger (thus, the dagger-like form)? I guess there are many possible answers...

thanks again

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by SLS

Hello and thanks for the feedback.
I did some research on the forum and found this http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=khodmi .
The handle looks little bit similar, in terms of shape. Anyway, interesting remark about decoration. So, earlier blades were not that decorated? And was this kind of knife used also like a dagger (thus, the dagger-like form)? I guess there are many possible answers...

thanks again

Hi SLS,

The (straight hilted) ones I've had with similar deocration I'd have guessed were 1950's onwards.
The one you found in the archive seems to follow the same hilt form so I'd guess that these are a specific 'sub type' and are made that way for some reason or to appeal to specific people.

Nice.
All the best
Gene

[SLS]

Thank you a lot.

Now, it seems more clear.
Anyway, they were doing good blades back then.

S.L.