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29th August 2023, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Posts: 48
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Knife/dagger id needed
I just bought this knife, with sheath and would like if any member can offer their opinion on it's origin. I have learned so much from this group, but this item has me stumped. The blade is pretty rough, with a fuller that appears to have been ground in. Lots of brass used. The wood handle is slightly aromatic, and could be cedar or sandalwood. There is brass decoration embedded into the wood handle. The green and red handle pieces look to be plastic. The sheath is nicely done, wood with a good leather cover. The knife fits well into the sheath. No markings. Thanks in advance for any comments!
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29th August 2023, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
Posts: 4,184
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Sheath Reminds me of mexican daggers...
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29th August 2023, 04:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 737
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The handle reminds me some touareg swords...
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29th August 2023, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: What is still UK
Posts: 5,807
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Yes west African there are quite a few here but some years since one has been shown.
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29th August 2023, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Posts: 48
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I thought about it being African, but not being as familiar with the regions didn't know specific area. Thanks.
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30th August 2023, 07:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 8,781
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In my opinion it is a dagger from northern to western Africa, Sahel Zone, probably one of the numerous Tuareg tribes.
Regards, Detlef |
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