Eastern knives for identification please.

TomHurstAntiques · 20th June 2018, 05:55 PM

I know that one of these is a Shona dagger and another is possibly a Chinese currency sword. I’m not sure what the others are. Moroccan? Jambiyas? Any information would be greatly apriciated.

Many thanks,
Tom.

kahnjar1 · 20th June 2018, 10:28 PM

Hi Tom,
From the top....
The scabbard and handle are from a Moroccan Koummyya dagger.
Some sort of African knife.
Moroccan Koummyya dagger.
Algerian (so called) Wedding Nimcha.
The whip is likely a Camel Whip.Could be North African or from anywhere where camels are used.
Regards Stu

Kubur · 20th June 2018, 11:04 PM

They have camels in China...
But this has nothing to do with camels and whip...
It's a Chinese sword made of coins...

kahnjar1 · 20th June 2018, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubur

They have camels in China...
But this has nothing to do with camels and whip...
It's a Chinese sword made of coins...

Yep you are right. On a closer look (magnified) it is NOT a whip but a coin sword.
Stu

RobT · 21st June 2018, 02:09 AM

Hi All,

I believe the African knife is a bakatwa of the Shona people. See Spring's African Arms and Armor pg 134.

Sincerely,
RobT

kai · 21st June 2018, 08:35 AM

Hello Tom,

I agree with the others.

Quote:

I know that one of these is a Shona dagger

Planning to update your avatar?

Regards,
Kai

TomHurstAntiques · 21st June 2018, 01:56 PM

Thank you for all your knowledge.
I will update it soon.

20th June 2018, 05:55 PM	#1
TomHurstAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dorset Posts: 38	Eastern knives for identification please. I know that one of these is a Shona dagger and another is possibly a Chinese currency sword. I’m not sure what the others are. Moroccan? Jambiyas? Any information would be greatly apriciated. Many thanks, Tom. Attached Images

21st June 2018, 02:09 AM	#5
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 493	Shona Bakatwa Hi All, I believe the African knife is a bakatwa of the Shona people. See Spring's African Arms and Armor pg 134. Sincerely, RobT

20th June 2018, 10:28 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Hi Tom, From the top.... The scabbard and handle are from a Moroccan Koummyya dagger. Some sort of African knife. Moroccan Koummyya dagger. Algerian (so called) Wedding Nimcha. The whip is likely a Camel Whip.Could be North African or from anywhere where camels are used. Regards Stu

20th June 2018, 11:04 PM	#3
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	They have camels in China... But this has nothing to do with camels and whip... It's a Chinese sword made of coins...

21st June 2018, 01:56 PM	#7
TomHurstAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dorset Posts: 38	Thank you for all your knowledge. I will update it soon.