Algerian Dagger Known As A “kordmi” Or “bou Saadi” – Algeria, 19th–early 20th Century

Algerian Dagger Known As A “kordmi” Or “bou Saadi” – Algeria, 19th–early 20th Century-photo-2

Algerian Dagger Known As A “kordmi” Or “bou Saadi” – Algeria, 19th–early 20th Century-photo-3

Algerian Dagger Known As A “kordmi” Or “bou Saadi” – Algeria, 19th–early 20th Century-photo-4

Algerian Dagger Known As A “kordmi” Or “bou Saadi” – Algeria, 19th–early 20th Century-photo-1

Algerian Dagger Known As A “kordmi” Or “bou Saadi” – Algeria, 19th–early 20th Century

Algerian dagger known as a kordmi or Bou Saadi - Algeria, 19th to early 20th century

Its local name is kodmi, but it is sometimes called Bou Saadi by collectors, named after the city where it was traditionally made.

Wooden handle and filigree steel.

Single-edged blade.

Wooden scabbard covered in morocco leather. Minor wear and a chip on the scabbard.

Length: 26 cm
Blade length: 15 cm
Weight: 80 g
Weight without scabbard: 61 g

55 €