Another N. African (?) dagger

Ian · 19th November 2017, 04:43 AM

Hi Kubur:

Thanks for the thoughts. The yellow does not look like any ivory I have seen before. As I mentioned, it is very cold to the touch. It's more like stone in texture. Could be old polished bone.

The stacked section of the hilt does not strike me as Turkish.

Ian.

motan · 19th November 2017, 06:00 PM

Hi Ian,
I agree with kubur. I think that this has "made in Syria" written on it, even though I have no real evidence supporting this.
Kindjal/straight dagger variations is a favorite theme in Syria -most kindjal-like daggers that are not actually kindjals come from Syria.
The blade looks Middle Eastern, not African and the scabbard with brass mounting is definately more Ottoman or Syrian than African. The yellow/white part does look like walrus ivory which would make African origin very unlikely.
Strange, but nice find, with what looks like good quality blade.

Eytan

19th November 2017, 04:43 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,460	Hi Kubur: Thanks for the thoughts. The yellow does not look like any ivory I have seen before. As I mentioned, it is very cold to the touch. It's more like stone in texture. Could be old polished bone. The stacked section of the hilt does not strike me as Turkish. Ian.

19th November 2017, 06:00 PM	#2
motan Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 274	Hi Ian, I agree with kubur. I think that this has "made in Syria" written on it, even though I have no real evidence supporting this. Kindjal/straight dagger variations is a favorite theme in Syria -most kindjal-like daggers that are not actually kindjals come from Syria. The blade looks Middle Eastern, not African and the scabbard with brass mounting is definately more Ottoman or Syrian than African. The yellow/white part does look like walrus ivory which would make African origin very unlikely. Strange, but nice find, with what looks like good quality blade. Eytan