Seeking more about this African copper knife

[Uncle Bertie]

The copper blade was completely black when I got it. I used white spirit and fine wire wool to clean it off somewhat.

It is part of a collection I bought through eBay from the father of a very respected UK based knifemaker. The collection seems to contain a mix of non-functional pieces and some entirely authentic ones, including two Dha made with silver and ivory. So I'm trying to sift through them to distinguish between the "tourist" and fully authentic pieces.

[Pieje]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bertie

...So I'm trying to sift through them to distinguish between the "tourist" and fully authentic pieces.

I can assure you that knives with such handle are definitely tourist pieces.

[Uncle Bertie]

Originally Posted by Pieje

I can assure you that knives with such handle are definitely tourist pieces.

Thanks, that's helpful.

[mariusgmioc]

Tourist indeed... but nice.

It is more a piece of African art than a "knife" as it cannot cut anything.

I got one too, but with the blade of sheet steel.