Syrian dagger?

David R · 21st January 2013, 02:29 PM

Having seen a couple of threads here about Syrian and Druze weapons I thought I would post a dagger of mine for comment. I bought it thinking it a varient on the Moroccan Koumiya, but now think it more likely Syrian due to the shape of the hilt and blade, and the copper alloy inlays and stamps on the blade.
Unusualy plain grip though to my thinking, feels like a hardwood covered in a black paint or resin and a longer blade than I have seen on such before...blade length 8.5 inches, 21.5 cm.
Please pardon the poor quality of the pics....having camera problems again.

A.alnakkas · 21st January 2013, 03:16 PM

Hey mate,

I dont think its Syrian. Appears to be Turkish I guess.. Better get a proper camera !

David R · 21st January 2013, 03:37 PM

I have a good enough camera for most stuff......but the cat bit through the download cable and I have to get a new one. These are old pics taken last year while I was still learning how best to take them!

ariel · 21st January 2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

....but the cat bit through the download cable !

... and the dog ate the battery? :-)

Lew · 21st January 2013, 10:44 PM

I vote Turkish also.

Dom · 22nd January 2013, 12:37 AM

definitely, cannot be Syrian
I vote ... as Turkish, here below samples for Syrian type

à +

Dom

David R · 22nd January 2013, 05:27 PM

I did wonder,... which of course is why I posted it here to get some input from those more knowledgable.
I did have a typical Syrian dagger some time ago, with the inlaid grip and the short blade, but sold it on. With the above weapon it was the hilt profile, repouse sheath and the blade inlays which made me wonder if this was a variation of the Syrian type. I am perfectly happy for it to be Turkish! It will go nicely with my Yataghan.

21st January 2013, 02:29 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Syrian dagger? Having seen a couple of threads here about Syrian and Druze weapons I thought I would post a dagger of mine for comment. I bought it thinking it a varient on the Moroccan Koumiya, but now think it more likely Syrian due to the shape of the hilt and blade, and the copper alloy inlays and stamps on the blade. Unusualy plain grip though to my thinking, feels like a hardwood covered in a black paint or resin and a longer blade than I have seen on such before...blade length 8.5 inches, 21.5 cm. Please pardon the poor quality of the pics....having camera problems again. Attached Images

22nd January 2013, 12:37 AM	#6
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	definitely, cannot be Syrian I vote ... as Turkish, here below samples for Syrian type à + Dom Attached Images

21st January 2013, 03:16 PM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Hey mate, I dont think its Syrian. Appears to be Turkish I guess.. Better get a proper camera !

21st January 2013, 03:37 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	I have a good enough camera for most stuff......but the cat bit through the download cable and I have to get a new one. These are old pics taken last year while I was still learning how best to take them!

21st January 2013, 10:44 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I vote Turkish also.

22nd January 2013, 05:27 PM	#7
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	I did wonder,... which of course is why I posted it here to get some input from those more knowledgable. I did have a typical Syrian dagger some time ago, with the inlaid grip and the short blade, but sold it on. With the above weapon it was the hilt profile, repouse sheath and the blade inlays which made me wonder if this was a variation of the Syrian type. I am perfectly happy for it to be Turkish! It will go nicely with my Yataghan.