where the heck is this from?

Sajen · 20th November 2018, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Pringle

I can't really pin it down, anyone seen similar? Hopefully me link ain't lame...

I know exactly what it is and will tell it soon as we have direct pictures.

Ian · 20th November 2018, 09:57 PM

Hi Jeff:

This is a well known knife and Detlef will tell you all about it. I have attached a screen shot of your picture. Next time please upload your pics directly to this forum using the Attachments feature.

Ian.

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DaveF · 20th November 2018, 10:23 PM

Well, this is the first time I've had the opportunity to pass on some information rather than just soak it up, so I hope Detlef won't mind while I just blurt out a few snippets, as I just can't contain myself

:

It's a Khodmi or Bou-Saadi from the town of Bou-Saada in Algeria.

Here's mine that I came across a couple of weeks ago:

Sajen · 24th November 2018, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveF

Here's mine that I came across a couple of weeks ago:

Also a very nice older example!

Sajen · 20th November 2018, 11:21 PM

It's a Bou Saada/Saadi or Khodmi from Algeria. Use the given keywords and you will find many similar ones like yours. When I find the time I will take pictures from the two I have.

Regards,
Detlef

Jeff Pringle · 21st November 2018, 12:36 AM

cool, thanks; I took a vacation from the fora and forgot all the proper posting manners, as soon as I re-read the instructions and take another photo or two I'll try to be a good contributor ;-)

Lee · 21st November 2018, 01:09 AM

Lew had two of these in his collection:

http://vikingsword.com/lew/w0004/w0004.html

http://vikingsword.com/lew/w1119/w1119.html

kronckew · 21st November 2018, 09:03 AM

Mine. Some vendors are selling these as medieval eating knives. They are being made still. They are also called khodmi, if you search here there are a gazillion threads on them...

rickystl · 22nd November 2018, 03:15 PM

Hello All

Here is my well used Khodmi. Although it is still solid and sharp for use.

My main area of collecting are Ethno guns. But I do have a few blades. So I thought I thought I would use this Thread to ask you blade experts a question:

It appears that most of this style of Algerian knife have a hole in the handle. I assume this is for a leather lanyard (?) But I find it curious the hole is in the middle of the handle, rather than the end. You would think that would interfere with the finger grip. But maybe I'm missing something ? Any ideas ? Thanks.

Rick

Sajen · 24th November 2018, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

Mine.

Very nice example Wayne!

Is the handle made from turtle shell?

Regards,
Detlef

20th November 2018, 09:57 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Jeff: This is a well known knife and Detlef will tell you all about it. I have attached a screen shot of your picture. Next time please upload your pics directly to this forum using the Attachments feature. Ian. . Attached Images

20th November 2018, 10:23 PM	#3
DaveF Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lancashire, England Posts: 48	Well, this is the first time I've had the opportunity to pass on some information rather than just soak it up, so I hope Detlef won't mind while I just blurt out a few snippets, as I just can't contain myself : It's a Khodmi or Bou-Saadi from the town of Bou-Saada in Algeria. Here's mine that I came across a couple of weeks ago: Attached Images

21st November 2018, 01:09 AM	#7
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	Lew had two of these in his collection: http://vikingsword.com/lew/w0004/w0004.html http://vikingsword.com/lew/w1119/w1119.html Attached Images

21st November 2018, 09:03 AM	#8
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Mine. Some vendors are selling these as medieval eating knives. They are being made still. They are also called khodmi, if you search here there are a gazillion threads on them... Attached Images

22nd November 2018, 03:15 PM	#9
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Hello All Here is my well used Khodmi. Although it is still solid and sharp for use. My main area of collecting are Ethno guns. But I do have a few blades. So I thought I thought I would use this Thread to ask you blade experts a question: It appears that most of this style of Algerian knife have a hole in the handle. I assume this is for a leather lanyard (?) But I find it curious the hole is in the middle of the handle, rather than the end. You would think that would interfere with the finger grip. But maybe I'm missing something ? Any ideas ? Thanks. Rick Attached Images

20th November 2018, 11:21 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	It's a Bou Saada/Saadi or Khodmi from Algeria. Use the given keywords and you will find many similar ones like yours. When I find the time I will take pictures from the two I have. Regards, Detlef

21st November 2018, 12:36 AM	#6
Jeff Pringle Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189	cool, thanks; I took a vacation from the fora and forgot all the proper posting manners, as soon as I re-read the instructions and take another photo or two I'll try to be a good contributor ;-)