North African dagger ?

thinreadline · 2nd April 2015, 05:46 PM

I have always thought this was a N African dagger , but wondered if any members could tell me a bit more about it such as its origin and name if it has a specific one.

Iain · 2nd April 2015, 06:37 PM

An interesting one. Pommel construction and style of a takouba, blade style of a jambiya. The general style makes me think of work from the Niger region. Afraid I can't say much more. Very much looks like a jambiya influenced design though.

I've seen a number with this general type of brass hilt with a variety of blade styles.

thinreadline · 2nd April 2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Iain

An interesting one. Pommel construction and style of a takouba, blade style of a jambiya. The general style makes me think of work from the Niger region. Afraid I can't say much more. Very much looks like a jambiya influenced design though.

I've seen a number with this general type of brass hilt with a variety of blade styles.

Yes thank you Iain, I do agree , it does have a pommel much like a takouba , and indeed overall very like a jambiya in general form.

colin henshaw · 2nd April 2015, 07:14 PM

My guess would be the Somalia area, though the blade form is a bit different...

Martin Lubojacky · 2nd April 2015, 11:31 PM

I think this belongs to the group of dagers from Somalia or maybe better eastern Ethiopia (Ogaden).

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18201

Regards,
Martin

thinreadline · 3rd April 2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

I think this belongs to the group of dagers from Somalia or maybe better eastern Ethiopia (Ogaden).

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18201

Regards,
Martin

Yes I can see the similarities, but the grip is so distinctive and unlike Somalia or Ethiopia to me .

Kubur · 3rd April 2015, 12:05 AM

Well done Martin! You are absolutely right Somalia or Erythrea.

Iain · 3rd April 2015, 07:23 AM

I'd forgotten about those! Good ID Colin and Martin I think you are spot on.

thinreadline · 2nd April 2015, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

My guess would be the Somalia area, though the blade form is a bit different...

Even with that heavy brass grip Colin ?

2nd April 2015, 05:46 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	North African dagger ? I have always thought this was a N African dagger , but wondered if any members could tell me a bit more about it such as its origin and name if it has a specific one. Attached Images

2nd April 2015, 06:37 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	An interesting one. Pommel construction and style of a takouba, blade style of a jambiya. The general style makes me think of work from the Niger region. Afraid I can't say much more. Very much looks like a jambiya influenced design though. I've seen a number with this general type of brass hilt with a variety of blade styles.

2nd April 2015, 07:14 PM	#4
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	My guess would be the Somalia area, though the blade form is a bit different...

2nd April 2015, 11:31 PM	#5
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 841	I think this belongs to the group of dagers from Somalia or maybe better eastern Ethiopia (Ogaden). http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18201 Regards, Martin

3rd April 2015, 12:05 AM	#7
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Well done Martin! You are absolutely right Somalia or Erythrea.

3rd April 2015, 07:23 AM	#8
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	I'd forgotten about those! Good ID Colin and Martin I think you are spot on.