A koummya- and contexts

Pertinax · 3rd April 2025, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RobT

Hi All,

Pertinax,
Thanks for the link to Armes Anciennes du Maroc. I downloaded the PDF and will try to get a translation. I can puzzle out a little bit of French and it seems that the author makes a clear distinction between what he calls khanjar and what he calls koummya. Since the khanjar vs koummya designation has been a subject of debate on this forum, I hope that a translation of the French will shed some more light on the matter.

Sincerely,
RobT

Hi RobT!

I convert PDF documents to Word using ABBYY Fine Reader 15, and then translate the text. It doesn't turn out quite right, but then I make corrections.

Best regards,
Yuri

Justin · 1st May 2025, 12:57 AM

I'm pretty late on this thread and not nearly as knowledgeable as most here but for what it's worth I love these knives. I seem to remember some considering many even early well made one's as early tourist pieces. I've always thought jambiyas in general,kerises and several other knives were typically more of a form of male jewelry than real dedicated weapons. Nevertheless, I like em.

David R · 1st May 2025, 11:43 PM

I may have posted this one before, but here we are anyway. A very thick and well formed blade of soft temper, and heavily patinated (oxidised) to the point I see no benefit in striking it off. Well worn in the hilt with wire inlay..... made when they were worn with intent methinks.

1st May 2025, 11:43 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,138	From my collection. I may have posted this one before, but here we are anyway. A very thick and well formed blade of soft temper, and heavily patinated (oxidised) to the point I see no benefit in striking it off. Well worn in the hilt with wire inlay..... made when they were worn with intent methinks. Attached Images

1st May 2025, 12:57 AM	#2
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 184	I'm pretty late on this thread and not nearly as knowledgeable as most here but for what it's worth I love these knives. I seem to remember some considering many even early well made one's as early tourist pieces. I've always thought jambiyas in general,kerises and several other knives were typically more of a form of male jewelry than real dedicated weapons. Nevertheless, I like em.