please, can anyone identify this crude (African?) sword

Tim Simmons · 31st January 2006, 04:57 PM

These come from the southern Sahara, a vast region from Chad to northern Cameroon and northern Nigeria. I think I have seen them referred to as tebu, tabu and toubou knives which I believe are the names of nomad groups from Chad. I think your example is very nice and of fairly recent manufacture and in my opinion far from crude, simple yes. I often find it can help to appreciate things if you think how would I make one of these in my shed, bearing in mind there are no DIY shops around where these are made. Tim

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31st January 2006, 04:57 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	These come from the southern Sahara, a vast region from Chad to northern Cameroon and northern Nigeria. I think I have seen them referred to as tebu, tabu and toubou knives which I believe are the names of nomad groups from Chad. I think your example is very nice and of fairly recent manufacture and in my opinion far from crude, simple yes. I often find it can help to appreciate things if you think how would I make one of these in my shed, bearing in mind there are no DIY shops around where these are made. Tim