Iraq Dagger

Radu Transylvanicus · 9th January 2006, 09:56 AM

In admiration to your persuasiveness in this quest for truth here is my humble opinion for what is worth:
It clearly stands out as a crude copy of a Jambyia. That being given and the similarity with the craftsmanship of the solid brass grip "Telek" the Touareg version of the "arm dagger" and the African blades, I would say its belongs to the Touareg or at least to an Islamic black tribe of the Sub-Sahara.
I looked also at the Tirri's book but I would always be careful when considering him for the final verdict. If to consider his book take a look rather at page 54 (# 30) and 56 (# 32A) on the Touareg section instead of the so called Palestinian dagger.

Also the option of a simple "souvenir market" with no blue blood is a solid posibility

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Aurangzeb · 10th January 2006, 01:37 AM

Hello Radu!

You have a point about Tuareg or sub-Saharen africa. I am almost definatly sure it is not tourest, the blade is nice, thick, and sharp and relativly well reforged from a file and seems as a using piece. The grip is the crudest part of it.

Mark...

P.S.-Just bought a nice kindjal off Therion-Arms and will post this less "mysterious" dagger soon.

Aurangzeb · 27th January 2006, 05:27 AM

Chould it be from the Comoros Islands? The reason for my continuous posting is mainly to use this thread to keep trck of ideas and theoys on this Knife due to my short term memory loss problem. Also is this idea possible or just a crazy idea.

Mark...

Aurangzeb · 28th January 2006, 02:22 AM

Will someone tell me if my idea is possible or just crazy?

9th January 2006, 09:56 AM	#1
Radu Transylvanicus Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 2008-2010 Bali, 1998-2008 USA Posts: 271	INMHO to Aurangzeb In admiration to your persuasiveness in this quest for truth here is my humble opinion for what is worth: It clearly stands out as a crude copy of a Jambyia. That being given and the similarity with the craftsmanship of the solid brass grip "Telek" the Touareg version of the "arm dagger" and the African blades, I would say its belongs to the Touareg or at least to an Islamic black tribe of the Sub-Sahara. I looked also at the Tirri's book but I would always be careful when considering him for the final verdict. If to consider his book take a look rather at page 54 (# 30) and 56 (# 32A) on the Touareg section instead of the so called Palestinian dagger. Also the option of a simple "souvenir market" with no blue blood is a solid posibility . Last edited by Radu Transylvanicus; 9th January 2006 at 12:00 PM.

27th January 2006, 05:27 AM	#3
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Chould it be from the Comoros Islands? The reason for my continuous posting is mainly to use this thread to keep trck of ideas and theoys on this Knife due to my short term memory loss problem. Also is this idea possible or just a crazy idea. Mark... Last edited by Aurangzeb; 27th January 2006 at 11:07 PM.

10th January 2006, 01:37 AM	#2
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello Radu! You have a point about Tuareg or sub-Saharen africa. I am almost definatly sure it is not tourest, the blade is nice, thick, and sharp and relativly well reforged from a file and seems as a using piece. The grip is the crudest part of it. Mark... P.S.-Just bought a nice kindjal off Therion-Arms and will post this less "mysterious" dagger soon.

28th January 2006, 02:22 AM	#4
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Will someone tell me if my idea is possible or just crazy?