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Lew · 16th February 2005, 01:36 AM

Hi Guys

I started getting into collecting knobkerries a few years ago and I have 6 or 7 at present. I know that there are differences between the Zulu and Massai clubs. When it comes to the Zulu ones I have a question. I often see the Zulu clubs with two types of wood one the is a nice brown patina wood while others have this bicolored ebony or African blackwood look. Which of these two types is considered the older or more original ones? The second question is I see many of these clubs have this kind of woven wire bands on the shaft and it seems that collectors go nuts for these types of clubs? Does the wire wrapping hold some special significance? Here is a shot of some of mine.

16th February 2005, 01:36 AM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	A Knobkerrie Question? Hi Guys I started getting into collecting knobkerries a few years ago and I have 6 or 7 at present. I know that there are differences between the Zulu and Massai clubs. When it comes to the Zulu ones I have a question. I often see the Zulu clubs with two types of wood one the is a nice brown patina wood while others have this bicolored ebony or African blackwood look. Which of these two types is considered the older or more original ones? The second question is I see many of these clubs have this kind of woven wire bands on the shaft and it seems that collectors go nuts for these types of clubs? Does the wire wrapping hold some special significance? Here is a shot of some of mine. Attached Images