Odd Moroccan Dagger

[jswillems]

This knife just ended on Ebay. I bid on it but was out bid at the very end. I'm still curious about it though. I've never seen a knife like it before. Does anyone recognize it? Thanks. Here's the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250536475673&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D25053647567 3%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

[Rick]

I've seen a few similar examples; I think the origin was mentioned in a thread here .
Try the archives .
Search Moroccan dagger and other relevent word variations . :)

[katana]

Hi JS,
I used to have one of these in my collection. These daggers are not particularly well made. The blades tend to have thin spines, are tempered, often they do not have a sharp edge but are extremely 'pointed'. The hilts are 'slabs' of horn and bone which are quite thin. They do not seem to be a 'purposeful' weapon and are probably more for 'dress'. IMHO the dagger was overpriced and probably younger than you thought.

Kind Regards David