Dagger ID help

wildwolberine · 9th September 2023, 12:45 AM

Would like more information about this dagger. Seems to have elements from several regions. The overall feel is eastern part of the Sahel. Perhaps the elongated tip is diagnostic?

Blade has a pattern along the spine. Flat, oblong horn guard, round wood hilt. Tang extends through hilt. The scabbard is wood/leather with metallic fittings. The blade is about 21 cm, overall length is about 31 cm.

Tim Simmons · 9th September 2023, 10:11 AM

Looks very much like a West African blade in some ways like the stiletto blades from the region to me. The guard is also like those on swords and daggers from the Nigerian/Cameroon borders. The scabbard in more confusing, however the rings on the throat look North African.

Richard G · 9th September 2023, 04:20 PM

Possibly Algerian.
The tip of the blade is reminiscent of some Flyssas.
Best wishes
Richard

9th September 2023, 12:45 AM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 108	Dagger ID help Would like more information about this dagger. Seems to have elements from several regions. The overall feel is eastern part of the Sahel. Perhaps the elongated tip is diagnostic? Blade has a pattern along the spine. Flat, oblong horn guard, round wood hilt. Tang extends through hilt. The scabbard is wood/leather with metallic fittings. The blade is about 21 cm, overall length is about 31 cm. Attached Images

9th September 2023, 10:11 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	Looks very much like a West African blade in some ways like the stiletto blades from the region to me. The guard is also like those on swords and daggers from the Nigerian/Cameroon borders. The scabbard in more confusing, however the rings on the throat look North African.

9th September 2023, 04:20 PM	#3
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 405	Possibly Algerian. The tip of the blade is reminiscent of some Flyssas. Best wishes Richard