Your newest addition:traditionals of course!

Just Tom. said:
I have no knowledge of it, but if you hadn’t said “African”, I would have definitely guessed Yemen - so somewhere connected to there by dhow, probably. Do you think it is originally Yemeni, and somebody in East Africa re-handled it and made the sheath? It isn’t the Afar or Isa style, so maybe somewhere further down the coast? Again, just conjecture.
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I don't think it is a Yemeni, Arab or Omani dagger, it's not a one off example either, I have 3 of them which are all the same style. So it wasn't re hilted with scabbard. These are the original sheaths, all 3 of the knives have brass handle and the same sheaths. They are a type of Jambiya, just not middle eastern style, they are African interpretations of a Jambiya I'm almost certain fo that.
Likely an Islamic African origin inspired homage of their middle eastern originals. They could have come down a beduoin trading route down the east coast, but I believe they originated in Africa because of the sheaths, they are 100% African style sheaths, and as I have 3 examples all witht he same sheaths and blades with brass handles, I can be certain they were all made like this with original African sheaths. I bought them as a single lot, all 3 knives came together. I only have 2 left now, I sold one to a Lady over in the States, and another one is going soon as well.
 
Just Tom. said:
I have no knowledge of it, but if you hadn’t said “African”, I would have definitely guessed Yemen - so somewhere connected to there by dhow, probably. Do you think it is originally Yemeni, and somebody in East Africa re-handled it and made the sheath? It isn’t the Afar or Isa style, so maybe somewhere further down the coast? Again, just conjecture.
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Here are all 3 of them.
 
I bought a couple of more LionSteels. The weird thing about these Maniago knives, and I know some won't believe, but its true (really!), is that they sell for less on the secondary market than they do new 😲 Its like living in upside down backwards world :D

Using a Goodfella to open today's package. A carbon fiber, clip point Bestman:
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I got this Jack last week. Just getting around to a pic.
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Both solid, well made knives with great snap and zero play. Just what I've come to expect from LS. There is a little (very little) daylight visible between the liners and the springs. Inconsequential if you're going to stick them in a pocket and use them. One added advantage to these is there is no timidity using them. They're not collectible, although I seem to be collecting them :p, and they haven't tripled in value in the last hour :)

Two thumbs up :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
mbkr said:
I bought a couple of more LionSteels. The weird thing about these Maniago knives, and I know some won't believe, but its true (really!), is that they sell for less on the secondary market than they do new 😲 Its like living in upside down backwards world :D

Using a Goodfella to open today's package. A carbon fiber, clip point Bestman:
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I got this Jack last week. Just getting around to a pic.
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Both solid, well made knives with great snap and zero play. Just what I've come to expect from LS. There is a little (very little) daylight visible between the liners and the springs. Inconsequential if you're going to stick them in a pocket and use them. One added advantage to these is there is no timidity using them. They're not collectible, although I seem to be collecting them :p, and they haven't tripled in value in the last hour :)

Two thumbs up :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Looking good! But, come on Mike, do you expect us to believe that you found a pocket knife that you’ll actually use! Are you sure you’re not just trying to distract us while you fund your 401k? 😂😂😂
 
I've been wanting this Moon Walk Tinker ever since they came out 2 years ago. I wouldn't buy it for myself so my wife got it for me.

The big white patch in the bottom picture covers up the dealer name as they aren't a supporting dealer.

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New to me Northwoods IRJ I picked up in a trade
 
bigfish64 said:
That’s a very pretty blue, and I saw in another thread that it’s a Father’s Day gift, so that makes it super special! Congrats! 😎👍
Todd
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Thanks! I’m very happy with it. (I did have a little input on the selection, but I was acting under orders to pick something out. Who was I to argue?);)
 
Just got this from a forum member KCDR KCDR . I know he is cool because we have the same name...can't go wrong with that :D

Have never been a big fan of liner locks on a traditionals with half-stops but, man, this thing is built solid...hefty in hand and you can feel it can take a beating!

I love how the bolsters are 'indented' exactly aligning with the 'claw' marks on the micarta on both sides. Nice touch.

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Just Tom. said:
Africa is a huge and incredibly diverse continent. What country or region is it from? I have a guess, and would like to see how close I am…
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I just found out exactly where these daggers are from, I was pretty close with my guess. They are Somalian daggers called a Tooray, an Islamic gentleman sent me a message explaining what they are, and apparently these examples are from one of the southern Somali tribes who use this curved style of blade.
He said these are typically worn by the nomadic people in somalia. Here I will post his message in case others find it interesting to read as I did.


mohamed farah​

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This a Somali dagger or “Tooray” as it’s called in Somali. It’s normally used by somali nomads. Prior to the 19th century somali customs called for a man to be dressed with a tooray, waran (spear), seef (sword), gaashaan (shield) and a pillow made from wood for taking rest while listening to his camels and making sure he doesn’t fall asleep while on the job. The handle was commonly made from elephant tusk, bronze and wood. The decorations on the sheath are in-line with the traditional decoration that is used in somali huts (aqal or mudul), gambar (chair),bowls,sheaths, combs, cloths, and vessels etc… Normally the blade is straight but some of the southern tribes use this type of blade. You may also find similarities with the Oromo’s of Ethiopia and a few others. However, the pattern on the sheath are common somali patterns that you find in somalia. Specially, amongs the nomads. The wall of the hut was usually weaved together using twigs and grass that was dyed with different bark. Now adays nomads just use tarp and whatever else they can find. If you google somali weaving or carving you’ll find a lot of reference being made. Unfortunately, Weaving and carving has now become a lost art but was once a status for the Somali people.
 
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