Algerian Khodmi or Moroccan Genoui ???

[CharlesS]

Here is an odd, but attractive, little dagger that shows both characteristics of an Algerian khodmi dagger and a Moroccan genoui. The blade is clearly that of a khodmi, but the hilt's bolster, pommel cap, and the scabbard clearly seem to be in the Moroccan style, including the silver hallmarked locket. The hilt is of polished bone. Notice even the decorative styles in circular floral motifs on the locket and chape are similar to what we would expect to find on a Moroccan koummya or genoui.

I am not sure we will ever know whether this was carried as a dressed out khodmi, or a genoui, but it is certainly an interesting combination of characteristics of the two dagger styles.

Dimensions:

Overall length: 15.75in.
Blade length: 9.5in.
Widest point of the blade at the forte: 1in.


Observations and comments welcomed!