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Michel · 19th May 2008, 06:01 PM

Any African weapon specialist on board ?
Greetings.

Where from ?
Overall length is 60cm
Blade only 33 cm
Blade is obviously not functional : too thin (2mm) for thrusting and inadequate for slashing.
So for me a "tourist" weapon but it has a nice and well made leather scabbard.
reminding me of the West-African Mandingo/Sudanese type of sheath but less colorful.
Has any of our African specialist an idea of the origin of this blade and sheath?

Thanks fo any information
Regards
Michel

19th May 2008, 06:01 PM	#1
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	Origin ? Any African weapon specialist on board ? Greetings. Where from ? Overall length is 60cm Blade only 33 cm Blade is obviously not functional : too thin (2mm) for thrusting and inadequate for slashing. So for me a "tourist" weapon but it has a nice and well made leather scabbard. reminding me of the West-African Mandingo/Sudanese type of sheath but less colorful. Has any of our African specialist an idea of the origin of this blade and sheath? Thanks fo any information Regards Michel Attached Images Last edited by Michel; 19th May 2008 at 08:07 PM.