Antique African Knife bought in Europe and brought to America

[scdigs]

All I know about this knife is that it is old and of African origin. It was bought in Europe and brought back to America by the girlfriend (she knows what I like). If anyone could give some insight, I’d appreciate it.

 

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[Terry Soloman]

This flissa or flyssa is the distinctive weapon of the Kabyle Berber people of Algeria. Since they vary in length they are sometimes classed as swords, sometimes as knives. Unlike many North African swords which are fitted with European blades, the flissa blade is without exception of local manufacture.

 

[A2coins]

Wow great I'd cool sword knife swife

 

[scdigs]

This flissa or flyssa is the distinctive weapon of the Kabyle Berber people of Algeria. Since they vary in length they are sometimes classed as swords, sometimes as knives. Unlike many North African swords which are fitted with European blades, the flissa blade is without exception of local manufacture.

Spot on, thanks for the help

 

[Reanm8er]

Nice acquisition and super quick ID. Nice girlfriend!