Please show your examples of ethnographic double knives

Ian · 14th February 2024, 04:25 AM

These were posted recently here, and some discussion can be found in that thread. As far as rarity, there are fewer than 10 known examples of paired Burmese knives in a single sheath, and most are in prominent museums. The extant examples all seem to be 19th C ensembles.

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Ian · 14th February 2024, 04:33 AM

The only such pair of Tuareg knives that I have seen. Would be interested if anyone else has a similar example. This pair seems to have some age, perhaps late 19th C.

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Ian · 14th February 2024, 04:42 AM

The only pair of these knives I have seen. Hard to assess age, but they do not appear to be very old.

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Ian · 14th February 2024, 04:55 AM

OTTOMAN DOUBLE KNIVES

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OTTOMAN TRIPLE KNIVES

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INDO-PERSIAN DOUBLE KNIVES

These two knives are not a match and I suspect that the T-bladed one is a replacement for the original twin. The plain blade on the other knife is wootz.

Ian · 14th February 2024, 04:58 AM

DOUBLE KHODMI KNIVES

Ian · 15th February 2024, 04:09 PM

From quai branley site.
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TVV · 15th February 2024, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

The only such pair of Tuareg knives that I have seen. Would be interested if anyone else has a similar example. This pair seems to have some age, perhaps late 19th C.

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Ian, this style of work, which is often found on arm daggers that look similar in general shape and construction to your double daggers, is associated with the city of Bida in Nigeria. Tuareg inspired, but not Tuareg technically.

Ian · 16th February 2024, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TVV

Ian, this style of work, which is often found on arm daggers that look similar in general shape and construction to your double daggers, is associated with the city of Bida in Nigeria. Tuareg inspired, but not Tuareg technically.

Thank you TVV.

JBG163 · 18th February 2024, 10:22 AM

Double pedang suduk from Java. Lacquered scabbard, silver fittings and pamor blade.

Ian · 18th February 2024, 01:24 PM

Thanks JBG. Lovely examples.

Turkoman.khan · 18th February 2024, 02:59 PM

Caucasian dagger. Georgia. 19th century.

14th February 2024, 04:25 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Burmese double knives These were posted recently here, and some discussion can be found in that thread. As far as rarity, there are fewer than 10 known examples of paired Burmese knives in a single sheath, and most are in prominent museums. The extant examples all seem to be 19th C ensembles. . Attached Images

14th February 2024, 04:33 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Double Tuareg knives The only such pair of Tuareg knives that I have seen. Would be interested if anyone else has a similar example. This pair seems to have some age, perhaps late 19th C. . Attached Images

14th February 2024, 04:42 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Batak double knives The only pair of these knives I have seen. Hard to assess age, but they do not appear to be very old. . Attached Images

14th February 2024, 04:55 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Items found on Oriental Arms site OTTOMAN DOUBLE KNIVES OTTOMAN TRIPLE KNIVES INDO-PERSIAN DOUBLE KNIVES These two knives are not a match and I suspect that the T-bladed one is a replacement for the original twin. The plain blade on the other knife is wootz. Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 18th February 2024 at 01:44 PM.

14th February 2024, 04:58 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Another item found on Oriental Arms site DOUBLE KHODMI KNIVES Attached Images

15th February 2024, 04:09 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Kabyl double shaving knives From quai branley site. . Attached Images

18th February 2024, 10:22 AM	#9
JBG163 Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: France Posts: 209	Double pedang suduk from Java. Lacquered scabbard, silver fittings and pamor blade. Attached Images

18th February 2024, 01:24 PM	#10
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Thanks JBG. Lovely examples.

18th February 2024, 02:59 PM	#11
Turkoman.khan Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 116	Caucasian dagger. Georgia. 19th century. Attached Images