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19th January 2022, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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Two of my 4 khodmi have both the suspension ring and the leather strip which I suspect was threaded through the hole in handle as a keeper strap (just speculation).
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20th January 2022, 12:23 AM | #2 |
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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 |
30th January 2022, 09:26 AM | #3 |
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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.
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