Namibian gem.

Tim Simmons · 27th September 2006, 04:47 PM

Hi David. I do not think it is all that old possibly 1930s, hard to tell could be a little older. Here are some daylight pictures with another one, much more of a dagger. The smaller knife seems to have more patina but I think they are about the same age. I just think the concept of these little knives is quite amazing especially when compered to the Sykes/Fairburn commando type thing which has an almost cult following.

Tim Simmons · 27th September 2006, 08:19 PM

I forgot this one which I think may be the most recent knife. The blade is thin and sharp like the small knife. The odd one out is the thick bladed stabbing knife. I like the way one can see the links between each knife.

Tim Simmons · 27th September 2006, 08:28 PM

Now I am starting to think these could all be from the early 20th cent. German South West Africa, Namibia. Am I just better a little carried away

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Mapico1 · 27th September 2006, 08:45 PM

Sorry to get you out of the dream Tim but I was told by a South african dealer/collector a while ago these are 1960-70 objects for the tourist trade.
He told me when I offered him the one attached........I thought they were great to.

He also told me they're sometimes made as triplets to.
Danny

Tim Simmons · 27th September 2006, 08:53 PM

Yes I think that knife you show is most definitely a tourist piece. Take a closer look at the knives I post. I do not want to spark an international quarrel but does not SA more or less run Namibia. I can sleep safely for a few more posts I think

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Mapico1 · 27th September 2006, 09:04 PM

KEEP ON DREAMING!!!

Tim Simmons · 27th September 2006, 09:06 PM

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27th September 2006, 04:47 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Hi David. I do not think it is all that old possibly 1930s, hard to tell could be a little older. Here are some daylight pictures with another one, much more of a dagger. The smaller knife seems to have more patina but I think they are about the same age. I just think the concept of these little knives is quite amazing especially when compered to the Sykes/Fairburn commando type thing which has an almost cult following. Attached Images

27th September 2006, 08:19 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	I forgot this one which I think may be the most recent knife. The blade is thin and sharp like the small knife. The odd one out is the thick bladed stabbing knife. I like the way one can see the links between each knife. Attached Images

27th September 2006, 08:28 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Now I am starting to think these could all be from the early 20th cent. German South West Africa, Namibia. Am I just better a little carried away . Attached Images

27th September 2006, 08:45 PM	#4
Mapico1 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 86	Namibie made my day......not Sorry to get you out of the dream Tim but I was told by a South african dealer/collector a while ago these are 1960-70 objects for the tourist trade. He told me when I offered him the one attached........I thought they were great to. He also told me they're sometimes made as triplets to. Danny Attached Images

27th September 2006, 08:53 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Yes I think that knife you show is most definitely a tourist piece. Take a closer look at the knives I post. I do not want to spark an international quarrel but does not SA more or less run Namibia. I can sleep safely for a few more posts I think .

27th September 2006, 09:04 PM	#6
Mapico1 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 86	KEEP ON DREAMING!!!

27th September 2006, 09:06 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ