African throwing knife???

katana · 18th January 2007, 04:41 PM

Hi,
searching for information on Ethnographic 'throwing' knives....I came across the REME Museum site which lists an African one......which outwardly appears to be a 'typical' dagger/knife. Pic below.

Could this be a case of mis-interpretation? Are there any references to the use of such a weapon in Africa? There are many references to the use of 'throwing' knives by Native Indians (America) in Tribal conflict.....but little else.

I can only assume.....that if this 'description' is correct....the knife must be suitably 'weighted' to ensure its function

Weapon 407 on this link

http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/blade/armkdd.htm

Thankyou.

18th January 2007, 04:41 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	African throwing knife??? Hi, searching for information on Ethnographic 'throwing' knives....I came across the REME Museum site which lists an African one......which outwardly appears to be a 'typical' dagger/knife. Pic below. Could this be a case of mis-interpretation? Are there any references to the use of such a weapon in Africa? There are many references to the use of 'throwing' knives by Native Indians (America) in Tribal conflict.....but little else. I can only assume.....that if this 'description' is correct....the knife must be suitably 'weighted' to ensure its function Weapon 407 on this link http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/blade/armkdd.htm Thankyou. Attached Images