where in the Sahara?

Tim Simmons · 26th February 2005, 08:19 PM

This knife is not old but not new either showing signs of wear.Clearly from the Sahara.Overall length is 56cm.It is fully tempered and well made but the blade is not polished.A lot of work has gone into the making of the scabbard which has a spring clip to hold the knife rather like a bayonet scabbard,something I have not seen before in ethnographic pieces .Could this be ww2 influence?Some of you have travelled in the Sahara ,have you seen anything like this for sale or in use?Any help would be great.Tim

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26th February 2005, 08:19 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	where in the Sahara? This knife is not old but not new either showing signs of wear.Clearly from the Sahara.Overall length is 56cm.It is fully tempered and well made but the blade is not polished.A lot of work has gone into the making of the scabbard which has a spring clip to hold the knife rather like a bayonet scabbard,something I have not seen before in ethnographic pieces .Could this be ww2 influence?Some of you have travelled in the Sahara ,have you seen anything like this for sale or in use?Any help would be great.Tim [IMG]http://[/IMG] Attached Images