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Originally Posted by NovelsRus
Many thanks, one and all, for checking them out for me. I'm sure you're all correct, just as I'd feared. Well, live and learn, I guess.
One reason may be that I stepped outside my usual area of study and collecting--that being the Berber Koummya of N. Africa. I've really been hitting the books on those, and can no longer afford the real ones I find on the various auction sites. Pity. Back when I was buying everything with a curvy scabbard and a (kind of) blade, I could afford them! LOL! More touristy stuff, I'm sure. Still, I did manage to collect a couple that I think are for real.
And thanks, Jim, for asking, in re, the above. I've been into koummyas for most of the last 2-3 years, have learned a lot, have bought very little. (The real ones are exhorbitant to say the least, and my wife thinks I've probably got enough for one lifetime).
Still, my thanks again to the board for taking the time to confirm my own suspicions. As I said, we live, we learn.  |
Thank you for the very kind response John, and for saying more on your interests. There are many of us here who have collected/studied for many years, and never stop learning. I have studied arms most of my adult life and honestly still often feel hopelessly ill informed. Fortunately thanks to those here who specialize and openly share information, we do learn together.
Koummyas are intriguing daggers, and quite colorful in thier history as well as appearance. Using our search feature here you will find many great discussions over the years, some of the best work I recall was by Louis-Pierre Cavalliere who had actually lived in Algeria and experienced firsthand contact with many forms.
Interesting to note the dagger you've shown here though modern, seems to have an somewhat koummya type blade, reflecting the tremendous cross diffusion of trade and commercial endeavors.