Mambele Sickle Sword

Martin Lubojacky · 25th November 2017, 08:22 PM

Yes - ceremonial blades were used as a currency (e.g abnormally big spear blades).

Besides this there were "status" swords, but I am not sure if this is the case this long Zande sickles.

This blades are long and not too much thick, made of a relatively soft iron at the same time (you can bend it down easily) - I am of the opinion, that it was not effective weapon (maybe Zande had some special fighting tactics or fioghting art ...?!?). I could not be too much effective even for stabbing from behind.

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25th November 2017, 08:22 PM	#10
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	Yes - ceremonial blades were used as a currency (e.g abnormally big spear blades). Besides this there were "status" swords, but I am not sure if this is the case this long Zande sickles. This blades are long and not too much thick, made of a relatively soft iron at the same time (you can bend it down easily) - I am of the opinion, that it was not effective weapon (maybe Zande had some special fighting tactics or fioghting art ...?!?). I could not be too much effective even for stabbing from behind.