Rhodesian Knives

[Mervyn Mitton]

We have had a number of Indian and Indo-Persian daggers and knives on this Forum recently - and, some

very good examples.

These are two with a difference - they were made in Rhodesia - prior to 1980.

The dagger style has a grip made from elephant ivory - whilst the sawback seems to be buffalo horn.

Not a great value - but interesting examples of a professional knifemakers work. I wonder if anyone can

identify the maker from the initials on the blade of the knife ?

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