Brass handled knife, looking for identification

[Kmaddock]

Hi
I have been offered the attached knife
Only have pictures at moment
Overall length is 17 inches, sharp blade
Seller reckons it is for opening letters, which I do not agree with
Can anyone inform as to country of origin or any further information
Cheers
Ken

[Sajen]

It look like some sort of a "Touareg" dagger to my eyes, others with more knowledge will be able to pin point the exact origin.

Regards,
Detlef

[Kubur]

Tuareg from Agadez
where is the scabbard?
:)

[TVV]

It is a telek, but I do not think it is tuareg, strictly speaking. Based on previous forum discussions, this looks like it was made in Bida in what is nowadays Nigeria - I am attaching a similar one I have as an example. A search for Bida should produce additional results. A pity that the scabbard is gone, but the blade looks in great shape well made.

Regards,
Teodor

[Kmaddock]

Hi All

Thanks for information
It falls outside my collecting area though so I will let it go.


cheers
Ken

[Sajen]

Not at this place, post it at the swap forum.

[Kmaddock]

OK
I will edit my post accordingly
cheers
ken