NORTH AFRICAN ?? KNIFE/DAGGER

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Miguel

Hi Stu, I thought it was strange seeing two knives having identical features in such a short time and of a hilt design on what I think is an old Koumayar blade that I had not seen before. I stumbled across it while looking at various different country`s designs of Jambiyas.
Regards.
Miguel

Hi Miguel,
I had not thought of this being a reused koumyya blade but it could very well be. The scabbard is of course not a koumyya type, but is purpose made to fit the knife.
I think the clue to the origin of this piece is probably the
decoration on the scabbard.
Any ideas?
Stu