Koummya? - Real or tourist fake?

[M.G.M]

Hi All

I a totally new to this fourm and a beginner of antique and ancient weapons. I normally collect roman coins but I find this an interessting field.

I recently bought this knife very cheap (So that is also an indicator) that I belive might be a tourist fake. I don't have it in hand yet but is there any way to tell. And if not is it poosible to tell what age and origin it might have?

All feedback is welcome

Thanks

/M.G.M

[Rick]

Hi MGM,
Welcome ! :)

That looks like a high quality blade .
Souvenirs usually have cheap poorly made blades .
I'd say not tourist .

[Battara]

I agree with Rick, this is not a cheap tourist piece.

[Sajen]

Hello MGM,

it's not my field of collecting, but when I look to your moroccan dagger I would say that it is a well used item. The holes for the belt are on one side very worn and on the other side already repaired. And I agree with Rick that the blade is from good quality. Welcome to the forum.

sajen

[CharlesS]

Though it's seen better days, it's a nice example. The stamped blade means it may have been imported(the blade only that is). The deep lines in the hilt were oncle filled with silver, brass, or less likely gold, wire.

[M.G.M]

That was good and unexpected information since I paid about 25 euros for it. Very intressting with the "lines" and the mark. I guess it was brass since the other metal seems to be brass? Would it be possible to date it?

Thanks for all the answers.

Best Regards

/M.G.M

[Rick]

I think it has some age judging from its condition .

If not outright antique (100 yrs.) it is certainly vintage 'vintage' . :)

[ward]

Most of the daggers are 20th century. The problem with them is because there have been so many made in traditional methods for tourist that their worth is diminished. There are still piles of these for sale in present day morocco.