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RobT · 21st March 2023, 12:53 AM

Hi All,

The device at the base of the blade looks like a decoration commonly found on Algerian khodmi (see photos). The symbol also appears to be partially hidden by the bolster which may mean that the blade is not original to the hilt. This suspicion is heightened by the fact that both fullers also run under the bolster. An Algerian blade re-hilted in Morocco perhaps?

Sincerely,
RobT

21st March 2023, 12:53 AM	#3
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 454	Algerian Blade? Hi All, The device at the base of the blade looks like a decoration commonly found on Algerian khodmi (see photos). The symbol also appears to be partially hidden by the bolster which may mean that the blade is not original to the hilt. This suspicion is heightened by the fact that both fullers also run under the bolster. An Algerian blade re-hilted in Morocco perhaps? Sincerely, RobT Attached Images Last edited by RobT; 21st March 2023 at 02:10 AM. Reason: grammar