knife has identified
 

It is 34 cm long, the blade 23 cm

any ideas on the origin of this knife ????

So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria

That's because we are all stumped!
:p

I really like this knife.

So seeing as I know folk often don't want to be the first to throw out some ideas.
I guess it better be me! ;)

The first thing that occured was the similarity to Spanish knives.
But the hilt and pommel shape make me think that the spanish 'feel' is a red herring and this is more likely to be African. Have a look at this Yoruba knife:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13369

Sorry Martin, crossed post. I'd type faster earlier in the evening. lol
I agreee, this has an African feel despite the initial 'European look'.

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This one is 100 % Yoruba (from Ibadan), Length 42 cms, blade 30. 5 cms. It is made of brass. I think some elements are similar.

ok martin

Thanks for your comments and photograph