where in the Sahara?

Conogre · 1st March 2005, 01:34 AM

The one Tim posted appears to be a nearly classic Moroccan Khodme, with just a few minor exceptions, such as lacking the hole in the center of the hilt that usually had a leather lanyard passed through it, the tip more pointed than most and lacking the string or gut usually tightly wound around the scabbard throat.
The Khodme, with it's peculiar razor sharpening that almost looks hollow ground is another style that seems to have bloomed into a tourist favorite with a lot of variations appearing lately, usually with the quality declining.
these drove me nuts for a considerable time until Ian finally found them.
Likewise, the gras bayonet is the original incarnation of the s'boula.
Mike

1st March 2005, 01:34 AM	#12
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	The one Tim posted appears to be a nearly classic Moroccan Khodme, with just a few minor exceptions, such as lacking the hole in the center of the hilt that usually had a leather lanyard passed through it, the tip more pointed than most and lacking the string or gut usually tightly wound around the scabbard throat. The Khodme, with it's peculiar razor sharpening that almost looks hollow ground is another style that seems to have bloomed into a tourist favorite with a lot of variations appearing lately, usually with the quality declining. these drove me nuts for a considerable time until Ian finally found them. Likewise, the gras bayonet is the original incarnation of the s'boula. Mike Attached Images