Flat Koummya

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

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