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Pitt1999 · 2nd November 2021, 09:27 PM

Hello, I have been a long time lurker on the forum but have now finally decided to make an account and post some of my collection for your opinions and considerations. I don't have a proper "photoshoot" style setup so these are just impromptu photos of these weapons on my bed. Today I am showing a small, but hopefully growing, section of my collection. My three Moroccan daggers, one Koummya and two Genoui/Janwi. While they are not of a Sultan's level of quality, they are in decent shape and of decent quality. One piece that I want to add to my collection is one of the Tiger Claw/Hanzer Koummya with the sickle blade and lacking a ricasso. Thank you for your opinions and comments.

TVV · 2nd November 2021, 10:45 PM

First, welcome to the forum, glad to have you here. Second, thank you for sharing these daggers, you have nice and genuine items. The koummaya looks like it has some age and the blade looks like a European made one based on the numbers stamped at the ricasso, perhaps you can share some close-ups. Do you have the scabbard for it?

The genouis/sboulas are both very nice. The top looks like it has a blade from a cut down bayonet, and the bottom may be a blade that was cut down from a sword.

There is a good number of threads on similar items in the forum, and when it comes to books, the best one on the subject is Erice Claude's catalogue. You will also find some info in Buttin, whose book is available for free online.

Regards,
Teodor

Pitt1999 · 2nd November 2021, 11:25 PM

The koummya with the numbered blade didn't have a scabbard with it when I bought it. I do have some close ups of the koummya that I can show.

Pitt1999 · 2nd November 2021, 11:42 PM

While I'm making my introduction I might as well post a photo of some of my smaller pieces, although I need to get an updated picture as I have added more since this photo was taken.

Pitt1999 · 3rd November 2021, 12:48 AM

Here's the pic

Battara · 3rd November 2021, 01:32 AM

Welcome to our little forum!

Looks like a mixture of Filipino, Nepalese, Moroccan, and even a WWII Japanese tanto. Looking forward to better pictures.

David R · 3rd November 2021, 11:08 AM

A nice variety of pieces there, you must have been collecting for some time.
I think the Tanto is in a shirasaya, the plain wooden storage mount.

A fair bit of Philippine stuff as well.

2nd November 2021, 09:27 PM	#1
Pitt1999 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 105	First Post Hello, I have been a long time lurker on the forum but have now finally decided to make an account and post some of my collection for your opinions and considerations. I don't have a proper "photoshoot" style setup so these are just impromptu photos of these weapons on my bed. Today I am showing a small, but hopefully growing, section of my collection. My three Moroccan daggers, one Koummya and two Genoui/Janwi. While they are not of a Sultan's level of quality, they are in decent shape and of decent quality. One piece that I want to add to my collection is one of the Tiger Claw/Hanzer Koummya with the sickle blade and lacking a ricasso. Thank you for your opinions and comments. Attached Images

2nd November 2021, 11:25 PM	#3
Pitt1999 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 105	The koummya with the numbered blade didn't have a scabbard with it when I bought it. I do have some close ups of the koummya that I can show. Attached Images

3rd November 2021, 12:48 AM	#5
Pitt1999 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 105	Here's the pic Attached Images

2nd November 2021, 10:45 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,620	First, welcome to the forum, glad to have you here. Second, thank you for sharing these daggers, you have nice and genuine items. The koummaya looks like it has some age and the blade looks like a European made one based on the numbers stamped at the ricasso, perhaps you can share some close-ups. Do you have the scabbard for it? The genouis/sboulas are both very nice. The top looks like it has a blade from a cut down bayonet, and the bottom may be a blade that was cut down from a sword. There is a good number of threads on similar items in the forum, and when it comes to books, the best one on the subject is Erice Claude's catalogue. You will also find some info in Buttin, whose book is available for free online. Regards, Teodor

2nd November 2021, 11:42 PM	#4
Pitt1999 Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 105	While I'm making my introduction I might as well post a photo of some of my smaller pieces, although I need to get an updated picture as I have added more since this photo was taken.

3rd November 2021, 01:32 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Welcome to our little forum! Looks like a mixture of Filipino, Nepalese, Moroccan, and even a WWII Japanese tanto. Looking forward to better pictures.

3rd November 2021, 11:08 AM	#7
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	A nice variety of pieces there, you must have been collecting for some time. I think the Tanto is in a shirasaya, the plain wooden storage mount. A fair bit of Philippine stuff as well.