Sudanese dagger

David R · 11th April 2022, 11:43 AM

Another from the Militaria Fair yesterday. Pictures taken on my old phone. I am thinking a fairly recent example, the blade nowhere near as good as the older one I have, but better than the other two on the dealers table.

Edster · 11th April 2022, 12:56 PM

David,

I really like the blade. Never seen its style before. Likely early 20C. Had a useful but rough life. Looks like a small fish engraved on the blade. Can you get better pics on the engravings. They likely have a story to tell.

Best,
Ed

werecow · 16th April 2022, 08:16 PM

The one attached (not mine) has a similar blade and grip style (with small variations) and shows a scabbard (listed as 19th century fwiw). The scabbard decorations remind me of those on Tacouba swords.

11th April 2022, 11:43 AM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,112	Sudanese dagger Another from the Militaria Fair yesterday. Pictures taken on my old phone. I am thinking a fairly recent example, the blade nowhere near as good as the older one I have, but better than the other two on the dealers table. Attached Images

16th April 2022, 08:16 PM	#3
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 534	The one attached (not mine) has a similar blade and grip style (with small variations) and shows a scabbard (listed as 19th century fwiw). The scabbard decorations remind me of those on Tacouba swords. Attached Images Last edited by werecow; 17th April 2022 at 02:44 AM.

11th April 2022, 12:56 PM	#2
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 409	David, I really like the blade. Never seen its style before. Likely early 20C. Had a useful but rough life. Looks like a small fish engraved on the blade. Can you get better pics on the engravings. They likely have a story to tell. Best, Ed