Manding dagger/short-sword?

Iain · 9th December 2011, 01:22 AM

Hi Kirk,

Let me add to the words of welcome, I'm always delighted to see more members with an interest in Sahel arms and armor.

This is a very interesting short sword, I am not entirely sure regarding an ethnic attribution, this is a bit out of my normal area. However I saw one of these for sale the other week, shorter and the blade of a lesser quality. But with a scabbard. I will try to dig up some photos.

The style is certainly intriguing and I think Manding is probably not far off. I will take a look through my notes and see if anything turns up.

At any rate, a very nice piece exhibiting fine workmanship.

All the best,

Iain

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9th December 2011, 01:22 AM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Kirk, Let me add to the words of welcome, I'm always delighted to see more members with an interest in Sahel arms and armor. This is a very interesting short sword, I am not entirely sure regarding an ethnic attribution, this is a bit out of my normal area. However I saw one of these for sale the other week, shorter and the blade of a lesser quality. But with a scabbard. I will try to dig up some photos. The style is certainly intriguing and I think Manding is probably not far off. I will take a look through my notes and see if anything turns up. At any rate, a very nice piece exhibiting fine workmanship. All the best, Iain