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TomHurstAntiques 20th June 2018 04:55 PM

Eastern knives for identification please.
 
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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 09:28 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 10:04 PM

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

kahnjar1 20th June 2018 10:11 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...
:shrug:

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

RobT 21st June 2018 01:09 AM

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

kai 21st June 2018 07:35 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 12:56 PM

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


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