Choora,kukri,gaucho knife, and tunisian dagger

ariel · 16th October 2005, 04:40 AM

Other than seller's say-so, what makes it specifically Tunisian rather than more general (and nebulous) "North African"?

Aurangzeb · 16th October 2005, 06:42 AM

Hello Ariel!

Well, Nort African is probably a better description it roughly resembles a Tunisian dagger that I saw on Oriental-Arms but it might be from Morocco, Algeria; or Tunisia. Once I find a link on Oriental-Arms I will post the link. Of course a little I hope so never hurts.

P.S.- It slightly also resembles a Flissa, until I get it and can examine it and post better pictures, I can't be sure. i take what most sellers say with a grain of sand!

Mark...

TVV · 16th October 2005, 07:00 AM

Aurangzeb, in this case the seller is one of the respected forum members here, and I personally have no reason to doubt his judgement. Of course, it is always great to know not only where a certain piece is attributed to, but also why there exactly.
Regards,
Teodor

ariel · 16th October 2005, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVV

Aurangzeb, in this case the seller is one of the respected forum members here, and I personally have no reason to doubt his judgement. Of course, it is always great to know not only where a certain piece is attributed to, but also why there exactly.
Regards,
Teodor

I am not implying any malicious intent; just interested whether there are specific distinctions between Tunisian and, say, Libyan daggers.

Aurangzeb · 16th October 2005, 07:36 PM

This is great, this means that I don't have to beat my brains out trying to find where it came from. This is wonderful news that it is Tunisian and that the seller is a forum member so I can trust their judgement!

I hope he will notice this tread and say why it is Tunisian.

Chris Evans · 18th October 2005, 09:54 AM

Hi Aurangzeb,

If you could post some better photos of that Gaucho's knife, including its blade length and details of any brand or logo, I may be able to dig up something on it.

Cheers
Chris

Aurangzeb · 18th October 2005, 06:35 PM

Hello Chris!

Will do as soon as it arrive in the mail.

Mark...

16th October 2005, 07:36 PM	#5
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	This is great, this means that I don't have to beat my brains out trying to find where it came from. This is wonderful news that it is Tunisian and that the seller is a forum member so I can trust their judgement! I hope he will notice this tread and say why it is Tunisian. Last edited by Aurangzeb; 17th October 2005 at 12:27 AM.

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16th October 2005, 04:40 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Other than seller's say-so, what makes it specifically Tunisian rather than more general (and nebulous) "North African"?

16th October 2005, 06:42 AM	#2
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello Ariel! Well, Nort African is probably a better description it roughly resembles a Tunisian dagger that I saw on Oriental-Arms but it might be from Morocco, Algeria; or Tunisia. Once I find a link on Oriental-Arms I will post the link. Of course a little I hope so never hurts. P.S.- It slightly also resembles a Flissa, until I get it and can examine it and post better pictures, I can't be sure. i take what most sellers say with a grain of sand! Mark...

16th October 2005, 07:00 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,727	Aurangzeb, in this case the seller is one of the respected forum members here, and I personally have no reason to doubt his judgement. Of course, it is always great to know not only where a certain piece is attributed to, but also why there exactly. Regards, Teodor

18th October 2005, 09:54 AM	#6
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Aurangzeb, If you could post some better photos of that Gaucho's knife, including its blade length and details of any brand or logo, I may be able to dig up something on it. Cheers Chris

18th October 2005, 06:35 PM	#7
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Hello Chris! Will do as soon as it arrive in the mail. Mark...