Odd takouba like sabre

Iain · 19th September 2013, 01:14 PM

This is an interesting one I acquired recently. The blade is a real puzzle. It's a slim sabre with good quality steel, an oddly decorated forte and a substantial hilt.

I don't recognize the decorative motif really, although it seems perhaps more into Chad and the eastern Sudan?

The hilt is definitely takouba-like with a boxy guard covered in leather, a large metal iron pommel (also leather covered) and a grip with what looks like croc belly skin.

I've included a pic next to a standard sized takouba to show the slim profile off better.

All comments appreciated - I'm a little puzzled about the blade origins for the moment.

Dimensions:

Overall: 103cm
Blade: 87.5cm
Blade width at base: 2.6cm

19th September 2013, 01:14 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Odd takouba like sabre This is an interesting one I acquired recently. The blade is a real puzzle. It's a slim sabre with good quality steel, an oddly decorated forte and a substantial hilt. I don't recognize the decorative motif really, although it seems perhaps more into Chad and the eastern Sudan? The hilt is definitely takouba-like with a boxy guard covered in leather, a large metal iron pommel (also leather covered) and a grip with what looks like croc belly skin. I've included a pic next to a standard sized takouba to show the slim profile off better. All comments appreciated - I'm a little puzzled about the blade origins for the moment. Dimensions: Overall: 103cm Blade: 87.5cm Blade width at base: 2.6cm Attached Images