Knives of the world..........

[Ray S]

Thought I would try something a little bit different today.The idea started when I was researching a knife I have owned for many years but could never identify.I had thought it might be of French origin but found that it was actually made in Mexico;which was strange because it had none of the characteristics I usually associate with Mexican knives.
Anyway I got to thinking(or as my wife would say:"working without equipment!")and wondered how many countries I had represented in my accumulation of 60-plus years.And so here are some of the countries that have contributed.I'm sure I've missed a few but I will try and add as I find them. Hope you enjoy this and be forewarned that it might take awhile for me to post them all.

#1 A pair of African daggers.Not sure exactly which African country they are from but whomever owned them must have had very small hands as the handles are less than 3 inches(76mm)long.
#2 A jambiya from the Oman province of Syria circa 17th century.
#3 A "penny" knife by A.B.Newman of Austria.
#4 A fancy barrel knife from Sweden By A.Halling.

[Ray S]

Next page:
#1 A military issue knife for the Dutch army by Amefa circqa 1963.
#2 A small facon from Argentina.
#3 A small folder from France marked "Barneria"with the image of a severed pig's head.
#4 A large barong from the Philippines with handle made from a goat horn adorned with tiny gold flowers.

[Ray S]

Next squared.
#1 Fixed blade by Bergans-Slirling of Norway.
#2 One blade work knife by Petko-Denev of Bulgaria-a gift from a good friend who resides there.
#3 Guatemala tourist knife from Chichicastenango.
#4 A trio of old Chinese tourist knives.Handles and sheaths are made from sections of bone

[pfrsantos]

Love the barrel knife model/design.

Thanks for sharing awl those other beauties, too.

 

[Ray S]

Next cubed
#1 Cosmo Czechoslovakia 2 blade deer foot knife.
#2 Mexican bowie with eagle head pommel.I have several of these in various sizes.
#3 A pair of camel riding crops with concealed daggers inside from Egypt;a gift from a friend in the Merchant Marine many years ago.
#4 Hunter by Erling Vangdegal of Denmark.

[Ray S]

Next to the fourth
#1 A pair of knives with buffalo horn handles and carved blades.When the blades are sheathed the image is visible through the slot in the sheath.
#2 A work knife from finland.
#3 A large folder from Frosolone Italy.
#4 English folding dirk from Geo. Wostenholm.

[Ray S]

To the fifth power.
#1 A Greek tourist knife.
#2 Hoffritz Holland utility knife.
#3 A huge katar possibly from India.
#4 A Japanese ladies' sleeve dagger.

[Ray S]

sicks
#1 Choora with T-shaped blade for piercing chain mail armor from Morocco.
#2 A Javanese keris dagger.
#3 A khurkri from Nepal.
#4 An African figural handle dagger by Okapi Germany.

[Ray S]

seben
#1 A phia-kaetta circa 17th century from Sri Lanka
#2 Small folder by Robert Klaas Prussia.
#3 An ivory handled multi-blade from pre-Revolution(1917) Russia
# A Swiss Army Knife.

[Ray S]

ate
#1 Marked Theile y Quack and military markings I believe it is from somewhere in South America.
#2 A trousse from(I believe)Tibet consisting of a knife and a pair of chopsticks in a silver case.
#3 Toledo sword'probably a tourist item.
#4 A sailor's knife vintage WWII from Whittingslowe Australia.

[Ray S]

And finally a couple of knives of unknown origin;you fill in the blanks. hope you enjoy the post

[David]

It's interesting to see all the different designs from different places.

[SteveC]

 

[Poncho65]

Some very cool and interesting pieces and designs there, Ray thanks for sharing

[Marcellus]

Great display.

Thanks for posting.

[Aloha]

All the handle and blade shapes are so cool.  I also appreciate elaborate sheaths as well.  Thank you for posting.