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Old 15th February 2024, 06:32 PM   #1
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The only such pair of Tuareg knives that I have seen. Would be interested if anyone else has a similar example. This pair seems to have some age, perhaps late 19th C.

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Ian, this style of work, which is often found on arm daggers that look similar in general shape and construction to your double daggers, is associated with the city of Bida in Nigeria. Tuareg inspired, but not Tuareg technically.
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Ian, this style of work, which is often found on arm daggers that look similar in general shape and construction to your double daggers, is associated with the city of Bida in Nigeria. Tuareg inspired, but not Tuareg technically.
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Old 18th February 2024, 10:22 AM   #3
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Double pedang suduk from Java. Lacquered scabbard, silver fittings and pamor blade.
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Thanks JBG. Lovely examples.
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Old 18th February 2024, 02:59 PM   #5
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Caucasian dagger. Georgia. 19th century.
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Lovely example also TK!

Do the two hilts have a mechanism to lock them together, converting the twin daggers into a single dagger?
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Two examples from India
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Old 20th February 2024, 06:26 AM   #8
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Lovely example also TK!

Do the two hilts have a mechanism to lock them together, converting the twin daggers into a single dagger?
Yes. There is a mechanism that consists of pins and grooves.
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