Lebanese / Syrian Dagger

Freddy · 22nd May 2005, 08:21 PM

Hi,
I think this dagger fits into the same category. Nevertheless, it could also be a kind of copy found in the interior of Africa. I would appreciate any comment.

I found this one on ebay and bought it really cheap. At first, I thought it was a simple tourist version. But the handle which is made of wood and bone (don't think it's ivory) and the blade made me reconsider. The blade is sharp and has a strong middle rib. Although the sheat is simple with no decoration, the fit is very tight. The knife doesn't 'rattle' in its scabbard as with the normal tourist pieces.
I think the origin could be Central Africa due to the very simple design.
Total lenght : 29,5 cm
Lenght of blade : 15 cm

22nd May 2005, 08:21 PM	#8
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	same origin ? Hi, I think this dagger fits into the same category. Nevertheless, it could also be a kind of copy found in the interior of Africa. I would appreciate any comment. I found this one on ebay and bought it really cheap. At first, I thought it was a simple tourist version. But the handle which is made of wood and bone (don't think it's ivory) and the blade made me reconsider. The blade is sharp and has a strong middle rib. Although the sheat is simple with no decoration, the fit is very tight. The knife doesn't 'rattle' in its scabbard as with the normal tourist pieces. I think the origin could be Central Africa due to the very simple design. Total lenght : 29,5 cm Lenght of blade : 15 cm

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