This sickle knife originates from the Mangbetu ethnic group, who live in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Locally, it is called "Trumbash." This weapon was intended more as a s[...]
You will notice that this sheath is ornate, and the blade is wavy. It is in good overall condition. For the most discerning, we note a slightly dull blade and some wear consistent with use. Our photos[...]
MOROCCAN DAGGER, KNOWN AS “KOUMYA,” MADE OF SOLID SILVER, ENGRAVED BLADEMorocco, North AfricaCirca 1900Silver, iron, woodTotal length: 43.5 cm; Blade length: 24.8 cmCurved blade with one cutting edge [...]
SUBSAHARAN AFRICAN DAGGER WITH FRINGED SHEATHAfrica, 20th centuryIron, wood, leather, and brassTotal length: 28.7 cm – Blade length: 18.4 cmTHIN blade, double-edged with small central grooves; lightly[...]
SUBSAHARAN AFRICAN DAGGER, WITH SHEATHAfrica, 20th centuryIron, wood, leather, and brassTotal length: 34 cm – Blade length: 21.3 cmThick blade with a central ridge and two cutting edges.Three-part woo[...]
Simple Sickle Sabre - Ngombe, Doko peoples... Democratic Republic of Congo, First Half of the 20th Century. A particularly imposing example compared to the dimensions generally found for this type of [...]
Moroccan Koumya Dagger - Morocco, Mid-20th Century. With its original traditional suspension cord. Wooden handle decorated with chased silver arabesques and floral motifs. Sheath made of chased silver[...]
Pair of identical Kabyle knives housed in a shared two-compartment sheath. Blades and handles forged from a single piece of steel. Straight, single-edged blades. Handles crafted with geometric shapes.[...]
TEDDA OR TOUBOU DAGGER, WITH SHEATHAfrica, Chad, 20th centurySteel and leatherL. T.: 32.5 cm – Diam.: 17.8 cmThick steel blade, double-edged.Steel handle, covered in polychrome leather, with a domed s[...]
Large Chinese sword in gilt bronze and steel. A very beautiful, large sword, 113 cm in total height, dating from the early 20th century. The entire piece is in very good overall condition, both the bl[...]
French Trench Dagger - France, World War I (WWI). Handcrafted trench weapon. Fine workmanship. Reused Lebel bayonet blade (Rosalie). Scabbard made from a shortened Lebel bayonet scabbard, fitted with [...]
SILVER POCKETKNIFE, TWO BLADES, ENGRAVED WITH “GRACE”Europe, early 20th centurySilver, steelClosed length: 8.1 cm; Open length: 13.8 cm; Blade length: 5.6 cm One silver blade, with a cutting edge and [...]
A strong Chinese saber known as a dadao - China, first half of the 20th century. Dadao literally means "great saber" in Chinese. This type of rustic saber reached its peak after the fall of the Qing d[...]
Indonesian kris with stone inlays. Finely carved hardwood handle, bone ring, and ruby and emerald-colored stones. Richly decorated scabbard with floral and foliate motifs and a serpentine steel blade.[...]
WW2 2nd Pattern Nickel FS Dagger SterileA fine example Fairbairn Sykes dagger which is completely sterile, no markings can be found on the guard or blade. These knives where only made in this manner f[...]
Corsican knife (early 20th century) Blade engraved on one side "Vendetta Corsica" and on the other "Che la mia ferita sia mortale".716 real Edouard. Sheep bone handle. Length open: 37cm, closed: 21cm.
Classic knife with a steel blade and a handle with two leather and wood scales riveted to rosettes. These are possibly the knives urgently ordered by the French army to equip soldiers with a more mana[...]
Antique knife, likely a hunting knife, with a steel blade marked "Southern and Richardson Don Cutlery Works." Stag horn handle with a pellet-shaped pommel from which the rivets protrude. Rigid leather[...]
Traditional Finnish hunting knife known as a Puuko - Finland, early 20th century. A high-quality and rare piece due to its age. Single-edged blade and handle made from an accumulation of wooden discs.[...]
A massive knife with a forged steel blade decorated on both sides with a wide fuller chiseled with arabesques and geometric patterns, and a narrower fuller under the spine. The ricasso is marked h-jah[...]
Large Indonesian kris with a striking blade showcasing the steelwork. Brass band with colored beads and a finely carved wooden handle depicting a mythological figure or demon. The sheath is entirely c[...]
This rare frog was produced as an SA feldherrnhalle vertical hanger, later transformed to an NPEA dagger frog by cutting a hole on the front side for the NPEA scabbard hook. These hangers are recogniz[...]
Good condition black leather hanger for the Teno Hewer dagger. The leather loop is not torn like most hangers. The backside of the aluminum clip is stamped with the “A” for Assmann. The aluminum butto[...]
Great condition early heavy production silver wire SS bayonet portepee. Textbook construction. Typical SS bands with four black stripes. Total length is 42cm. Rope length is 33cm.
Early production heavy brass navy dagger hangers. The lion heads are shaped the same, but you can notice some slight differences between the two straps. Overall a nice set together. Black cloth bands [...]
Moroccan Dagger (Koumya/Koumiya), Silver and Blonde Horn - Morocco, Agadir, circa 1930. Sturdy blonde horn handle with a silver ferrule and pommel. The scabbard is also silver with a "ram's head" hall[...]
Prestige knife - Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, collected around 1910. Yakoma, Sango, and Ngbandi populations. This knife is part of a collection of other weapons I acquired f[...]
Eloi Pernet folding knifeFrance20th centurySteel, micartaTotal length: 21.2 cm; Blade length: 9 cmSingle-edged steel blade, signed ‘ELOI’ for Eloi Pernet and marked ‘PETER’ for a Parisian shop of the [...]
Folding knife signed JFGFrance20th centurySteelTotal length: 23 cm; Blade length: 11 cmSingle-edged steel blade, monogrammed ‘JFG’ in a cartouche.Handle attached to the blade in twisted curved steel.R[...]
This Indonesian kris boasts a beautiful blade, crafted using a forging technique with various metals to create a lovely decorative effect. The sheath is made of wood, and the handle is carved wood. It[...]
Extremely Rare Estonian Naval Officer’s Sword, 1920–1930sA very rare and historically significant Estonian Naval Officer’s sword from the interwar period (1920–1930s), produced by Carl Eickhorn, Solin[...]
Fighting Knife Paratrooper WW2All in all a good honest example of this attractive and scarce fighting knife as carried by the paratroops Airborne Division in Asia.This is identified by Ron Flook in hi[...]
WW2 OSS Philipines MacheteA very fine condition machete issues to filipino resistance and OSS agents in ww2.The machete is sterile having no marking on it.Missing the scabbard.Length: 56 CM
Antique folding knife, Laguiole Rossigno pocket knife. Three pieces: blade, awl, and corkscrew; horn handle with forged fly or bee motif. Brass bolsters and liners. Very good overall condition. Total [...]
Basakpwa Knife - Congo, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Collected Circa 1910. Vernacular name: basakpwa. This knife is part of a collection of other weapons I acquired from the estate of Aimée Wintzer, née [...]
1943 model officer's DAGGERSwitzerland20th centurySteel, woodTotal length: 34 cm; Blade length: 20.8 cmDouble-edged blade with central ridge, flat at the heel stamped ‘41200’ on one side and inspectio[...]
Bandia Nsakara throwing knife, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, collected in situ around 1910. This knife is part of a collection of other weapons I acquired from the estate of [...]
WW2 SOE KnifeA rare knife, issued to certain special forces and designed to be carried in the pocket of a camouflage paratrooper's jumpsuit.The knife opens and closes.Manufactured by A. Wright & Sons [...]
Prestige Axe in Wrought Iron and Copper - Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zaire, early 20th century or earlier. Beautiful blade displaying intricate forging. The blade is held by five branches, [...]
This kris has a lovely patina and a finely crafted, wavy blade. The piece is in generally good condition, with some small cracks in the wood and typical signs of wear consistent with use. Our photos a[...]
Imperial Russian sword M 1907 Bebut for artillery units. Zlatoust, 1911y. Unit – “144. П.К.П.”
M1907 “Bebut” artillery sword was a specialized edged-weapon issued by the Imperial Russian Army, spec[...]
Moroccan dagger, called a Koumya. Slightly curved blade, wooden handle with brass fittings. Beautiful ornamentation. Early 20th century. Good overall condition. Dagger dimensions: 38.5 x 8.5 cm. Blade[...]
Imperial Russian sword M 1907 Bebut for artillery units. M1907 “Bebut” artillery sword was a specialized edged-weapon issued by the Imperial Russian Army, specifically designed for artillery units and[...]
Moroccan dagger, called a Koumya. Wooden handle, pommel covered with silver-plated metal and bone. Slightly curved blade, wooden handle with silver-plated fittings. The blade is curved and engraved o[...]
Koumya-type dagger - West Africa, probably Mauritania, early 20th century. A simple yet interesting koumya due to its geographical origin. The blade is of European import. The handle has wooden scales[...]
Rare antique Laguiole knife with a forged fly, made by the prestigious Calmels company (Aveyron) (Pierre-Jean Calmels, the historical inventor of the Laguiole knife in 1829). This model bears the auth[...]
This Verijero-style knife is an iconic piece of Argentine silversmithing and Gaucho culture. It comes from the city of Tandil, the historical cradle of high-quality Argentine handcrafted cutlery. The [...]
India, early 20th century – Maratha dagger known as a "Bich'hwa." Double-curved blade adorned with gold damascened scrolls. Lapis lazuli handle, a rare and highly symbolic stone traditionally reserved[...]
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