Katana, Justin,
I think that it's far easier using steel from files than actually making your own steel.
As to the shape of these knives, yes they are all quite similar. I see that on Katana's knife, some copper dots are added. Nice touch.
My guess is that this kind of knife is a functional piece, with a simple design. I've seen examples with were much simpler in decoration, but still with a sharp blade.
Recently, a bou-saâdi knife with a curved handle was offered on ebay. Perhaps different types exist, who knows ?
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