Help to identify this African(?) knife

[shayde78]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Here's a coin I found similar~ 1372 AH, Yemen Arab Republic, 1/8 Rial, Islamic Arabic Silver Coin. Denomination : 1/8 Rial. Dated : 1372 AH (1952 AD). Calendar : Islamic. Shape : Hexagonal With 5 Sided. Composition : Silver.

like this below

Outstanding directive work! Thank you

[shayde78]

I've just remembered...I never received feedback regarding the inscription:

Does it indeed read "Be merciful to those around you"?
And, is it in the Algerian/Moroccan dialect?

[shayde78]

Originally Posted by shayde78

I've just remembered...I never received feedback regarding the inscription:

Does it indeed read "Be merciful to those around you"?
And, is it in the Algerian/Moroccan dialect?

Was curious if the above translation of the inscription is at all accurate, and if the dialect can lend clues to region of origin.

[Edster]

My guess the silver is from salvaged coins, a common practice by silversmiths. The Maria Theresa thaler, common in Arabia in 19th & early 20 c., was .833 silver & .166 copper. The silver sheath and the Omani coin have a similar patina. Also, I tested the silver on my better kaskara sword grips and they indicated color (brown) about 80%. You can order a inexpensive silver testing solution on-line. Not all that precise, but will give you a ballpark.

Ed