A Nimcha (Arabic: نمشة) is a single-handed sword from North Africa, especially used in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. [1][2] It is classified as a type of scimitar or saif. [3] Becoming popular in north Africa during the 16th century, surviving nimcha are usually from the late 18th century onward and are notable for often using older blades.

北非彎刀 （阿拉伯語：نمشة）或稱 尼姆查 （英語：Nimcha），是一種來自 北非 的單手彎刀，這種彎刀在 摩洛哥 、 阿爾及利亞 和 突尼西亞 尤其常見。 16世紀 時，北非彎刀在北非成為士兵主要使用的武器。

This distinctly North African sword, or nimcha, probably dates from around the battle of Oran (1732), when that city, a haven for Turkish pirates, was besieged by the Spanish. The openwork leather scabbard shows Ottoman influence.

The nimcha is a single edge sword used by the muslim peoples of the area between the west african coast and the Arabian Peninsula (both inclusive). This weapons are easy to identify due to the morphological characteristics of their hilt.

2020年5月15日 · 尼姆査剑是一种单手弯刀剑类。 从15世纪起，开始在非洲西北部尤其是摩洛哥地区兴起，值得一提的是，它的刀片经常是使用比较旧的刀片，刀片通常是来自其他的地方，可能来自于土耳其的kilij或欧洲的军刀。 这些剑与邻近的阿拉伯有很大的相似之处，这种类型的剑被北非的土著部落所使用。 这种剑柄有一个向下的锷叉，木制或镶嵌金属的握柄，还采用了方形或钩形的剑首。 刀柄上有一个粗铁方形的D型护具，有一个直角曲柄和一个木柄，用两个铆钉固定在手 …

2024年6月10日 · The nimcha is an iconic Mediterranean sword if ever there was one. Initially used by Algerian and Moroccan sailors, pirates, and soldiers, it quickly became ...

2023年6月13日 · The Nimcha is a renowned African sword with roots in North Africa, particularly associated with regions like Morocco and Algeria. Characterized by a slightly curved blade and a distinctive hilt, often featuring a cross-shaped pommel and a crossguard, the Nimcha holds historical significance.

The nimcha has a brass langet and an embryo pas d'ane ring. The grip consists of a fluted dark brown material, which is covered with chased silver-plating originally having two rubies or other jewels mounted near the pommel.

A Nimcha (Arabic: نمشة) is a single-handed sword from North Africa, especially used in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It is classified as a type of scimitar or saif. Becoming popular in north Africa during the 16th century, surviving nimcha are usually from the late 18th century onward and are notable for often using older blades.

尼姆查（Nimcha）是北非的一把单手剑，尤其是在摩洛哥，阿尔及利亚和突尼斯使用。 它被归类为一种弯刀或saif 。 在16世纪，在北非变得越来越受欢迎，幸存的Nimcha通常是从18世纪后期开始的，并且以经常使用较旧的叶片而闻名。 从风格上讲，它们经常带...