Knife ID Help Please

ALEX · 15th October 2009, 03:52 PM

Yes, the handle is from Asian parasol. The blade does look like Iraqi Marsh jambiya type, but to me it more resembles narrower Moroccan Shula.

Atlantia · 15th October 2009, 05:39 PM

I also must agree that several items have gone into this knifes current incarnation. I think the handle indeed looks asian, the top turned bone/ivory knob looks victorian, the silver band with the celtic knots is a finger-ring (I recognise the design).

However, all that aside, the blade is nice and the scabbard looks like a good fit.

I'll see if I can find the ring.....

EDIT:
Wow, how quick was that?

Emanuel · 15th October 2009, 05:48 PM

Interesting composite. Recent mix?
The shula is single as opposed to double-edged and it does not have a mid-rib. I agree that it resembles an Iraqi dagger. The scabbard also strikes me as Iraqi/Kurdish - african scabbards generally don't have chape and mouth fittings.

Emanuel

CourseEight · 15th October 2009, 06:25 PM

Thanks guys!

Atlantia that's truly fantastic that you were able to find that ring so quickly!

Still fairly interested in the inscription on scabbard, since I agree the scabbard and blade are probably a match, with the handle a later replacement. As to the age of the composition, that will have to wait until I get it in hand to see how it is attached. Surely done by someone with access to disparate parts!

G. McCormack · 16th October 2009, 04:39 AM

Damn, nice work finding the ring!!!!!

Atlantia · 16th October 2009, 11:40 PM

Thankyou gentlemen

I'll be interested to see what this one loks like when it arrives, will you try to take the handle off Radleigh?

15th October 2009, 05:39 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I also must agree that several items have gone into this knifes current incarnation. I think the handle indeed looks asian, the top turned bone/ivory knob looks victorian, the silver band with the celtic knots is a finger-ring (I recognise the design). However, all that aside, the blade is nice and the scabbard looks like a good fit. I'll see if I can find the ring..... EDIT: Wow, how quick was that? Last edited by Atlantia; 15th October 2009 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Adding picture

15th October 2009, 03:52 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Yes, the handle is from Asian parasol. The blade does look like Iraqi Marsh jambiya type, but to me it more resembles narrower Moroccan Shula.

15th October 2009, 05:48 PM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Interesting composite. Recent mix? The shula is single as opposed to double-edged and it does not have a mid-rib. I agree that it resembles an Iraqi dagger. The scabbard also strikes me as Iraqi/Kurdish - african scabbards generally don't have chape and mouth fittings. Emanuel

15th October 2009, 06:25 PM	#4
CourseEight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 222	Thanks guys! Atlantia that's truly fantastic that you were able to find that ring so quickly! Still fairly interested in the inscription on scabbard, since I agree the scabbard and blade are probably a match, with the handle a later replacement. As to the age of the composition, that will have to wait until I get it in hand to see how it is attached. Surely done by someone with access to disparate parts!

16th October 2009, 04:39 AM	#5
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	Damn, nice work finding the ring!!!!!

16th October 2009, 11:40 PM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thankyou gentlemen I'll be interested to see what this one loks like when it arrives, will you try to take the handle off Radleigh?