im new here i want to know the age of my koummya

martin888 · 2nd February 2009, 04:26 PM

hi to all and thx for this great site.
i have a very old koummya does its possible to be made of tin?
thank you

Jim McDougall · 2nd February 2009, 04:45 PM

To find the age of a koummya you simply saw it in half and count the rings

Just kidding,

Hi Martin,
Welcome to the forum. The koummya is a most interesting dagger of Morocco and into Algeria, typically Berber weapons. There may be tin in the scabbard sheathing and sometimes mounts. In any case it would be great to see photos and we can get some ideas.

All the best,
Jim

martin888 · 3rd February 2009, 05:04 PM

no problem here are the picture thx for the help

Robert · 3rd February 2009, 05:49 PM

Hello Martin888, And welcome to the forum.

I really don't know anything about your item but let me help you with your picture.

Robert

katana · 3rd February 2009, 05:53 PM

Hi Martin,
welcome....I've taken the liberty to enlarge your picture and post it here.

Regards David

Rick · 3rd February 2009, 05:58 PM

The blade does not look to be of very good quality .

Martin, if you wish to sell; please list in Swap and I will clear your post .

ward · 3rd February 2009, 09:45 PM

late 20th century tourist

Atlantia · 3rd February 2009, 10:01 PM

LOL
hmmm....... Let's see, how can I hang an air freshener on this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

late 20th century tourist

Ahh, Mountain Pine!

P.S.
Welcome to the clan Martin.

CharlesS · 3rd February 2009, 10:29 PM

Martin,

The quality of the blade and lack of detail to the scabbard and hilt fittings along with a the thin, small and weak baldric rings are all indicative of a post 1950s piece, generally associated with the bazaar or tourist trade as Ward has noted.

Not the best, and definitely not the worst, I have seen of this type.

2nd February 2009, 04:26 PM	#1
martin888 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	im new here i want to know the age of my koummya hi to all and thx for this great site. i have a very old koummya does its possible to be made of tin? thank you

3rd February 2009, 05:04 PM	#3
martin888 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	koummya no problem here are the picture thx for the help

3rd February 2009, 05:49 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Martin888, And welcome to the forum. I really don't know anything about your item but let me help you with your picture. Robert Attached Images

3rd February 2009, 05:53 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi Martin, welcome....I've taken the liberty to enlarge your picture and post it here. Regards David Attached Images

2nd February 2009, 04:45 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,945	To find the age of a koummya you simply saw it in half and count the rings Just kidding, Hi Martin, Welcome to the forum. The koummya is a most interesting dagger of Morocco and into Algeria, typically Berber weapons. There may be tin in the scabbard sheathing and sometimes mounts. In any case it would be great to see photos and we can get some ideas. All the best, Jim

3rd February 2009, 05:58 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	The blade does not look to be of very good quality . Martin, if you wish to sell; please list in Swap and I will clear your post .

3rd February 2009, 09:45 PM	#7
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	late 20th century tourist

3rd February 2009, 10:29 PM	#9
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Martin, The quality of the blade and lack of detail to the scabbard and hilt fittings along with a the thin, small and weak baldric rings are all indicative of a post 1950s piece, generally associated with the bazaar or tourist trade as Ward has noted. Not the best, and definitely not the worst, I have seen of this type.