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Emanuel · 5th October 2015, 04:58 PM

Hi Andreas,

I am no expert, but the flyssa is my favourite edged weapon

I agree with Kubur, very late 19th century. I don't know how far these were made into the 20th century Detlef, but quality keeps going down after the 19th century. Recently though, I have seen some very simple stylized flyssa that look very modern.

Lots of information and discussion on the flyssa and Kabyles on this forum.

Regards,
Emanuel

5th October 2015, 04:58 PM	#6
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Andreas, I am no expert, but the flyssa is my favourite edged weapon I agree with Kubur, very late 19th century. I don't know how far these were made into the 20th century Detlef, but quality keeps going down after the 19th century. Recently though, I have seen some very simple stylized flyssa that look very modern. Lots of information and discussion on the flyssa and Kabyles on this forum. Regards, Emanuel