Saif, Moroccan saif, sife, nimcha, nimsha

Pertinax · 27th April 2025, 04:25 PM

Thank you Maurice!

Our nimchis have similar characteristics, but yours is a bit longer and more massive.

I would like to raise the question of the blade's origin once again.
From the very beginning, I assumed from the photo that the blade was of Maghreb origin due to the abundance of stamps on it.

When I received it, it seemed to me that the blade was stamped, not hand-forged.

Was it possible to stamp these stamps on a finished European blade? I do not have an answer to this question, my knowledge in this area is limited.

I ask for help from forum participants on this issue.

Respectfully,
Yuri

27th April 2025, 04:25 PM	#1
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 241	Thank you Maurice! Our nimchis have similar characteristics, but yours is a bit longer and more massive. I would like to raise the question of the blade's origin once again. From the very beginning, I assumed from the photo that the blade was of Maghreb origin due to the abundance of stamps on it. When I received it, it seemed to me that the blade was stamped, not hand-forged. Was it possible to stamp these stamps on a finished European blade? I do not have an answer to this question, my knowledge in this area is limited. I ask for help from forum participants on this issue. Respectfully, Yuri