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werecow · 17th June 2025, 01:53 AM

The cross on my example was made of wood.

Ian · 17th June 2025, 03:40 AM

Just a reminder of information found elsewhere on this site. The word khodmi is simply Algerian for "knife." Bou saadi means "coming from Bou Saada" in Algeria.

Khodmi bou saadi = knife from Bou Saada. It says nothing about the blade (curved or straight) or hilt style. Of course there are broad patterns of each that define the cultural norms for the area, but the terms offered are very broad and focus on where the item was likely made.

RobT · 17th June 2025, 03:46 AM

Ian,

Thanks for the information. I didn't know that khodmi just meant knife. Good to know.

Sincerely,
RobT

Sajen · 17th June 2025, 07:04 AM

See also here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25268

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RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 591	Thanks Ian Ian, Thanks for the information. I didn't know that khodmi just meant knife. Good to know. Sincerely, RobT

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werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 629	The cross on my example was made of wood.

17th June 2025, 03:40 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,598	Just a reminder of information found elsewhere on this site. The word khodmi is simply Algerian for "knife." Bou saadi means "coming from Bou Saada" in Algeria. Khodmi bou saadi = knife from Bou Saada. It says nothing about the blade (curved or straight) or hilt style. Of course there are broad patterns of each that define the cultural norms for the area, but the terms offered are very broad and focus on where the item was likely made.

17th June 2025, 07:04 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,471	See also here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25268