Are there any photos of people wearing/carrying bou saadi/khodmi daggers?

G. Mansfield · 20th January 2022, 12:23 AM

There is a French Orientalist Painting by Etienne Dinet, "The Hunter", 1902, which shows a khodmi within the belt sash of an Algerian Man. I would assume that this is how they were worn either tucked into the belt or hanging from the suspension ring.

Rich, I believe you are correct in that the leather strip is threaded through the handle hole to keep a hard grip when using, as these are everyday knives that come in many different sizes and are still used today in Algeria.

-Geoff

kronckew · 30th January 2022, 09:26 AM

Interesting khodmi from Bou Saadi, Algeria, sadly I forgot about the auction (now closed) & my ore-made bid wasn't enough to win it. The thong on the scabbard thins towards the end, and quite possibly would fit the handle hole.

20th January 2022, 12:23 AM	#1
G. Mansfield Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 91	There is a French Orientalist Painting by Etienne Dinet, "The Hunter", 1902, which shows a khodmi within the belt sash of an Algerian Man. I would assume that this is how they were worn either tucked into the belt or hanging from the suspension ring. Rich, I believe you are correct in that the leather strip is threaded through the handle hole to keep a hard grip when using, as these are everyday knives that come in many different sizes and are still used today in Algeria. -Geoff Attached Images

30th January 2022, 09:26 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	Interesting khodmi from Bou Saadi, Algeria, sadly I forgot about the auction (now closed) & my ore-made bid wasn't enough to win it. The thong on the scabbard thins towards the end, and quite possibly would fit the handle hole. Attached Images