Sokoto,Kano or Bornu?

[Tim Simmons]

These two weapons clearly come from the same region. The bulbous leather covered pommel quite different from those that end with small brass or aluminium knob. Thinking about the small weapon and fantasy fighting with it. I have changed my mind about its effectiveness. Held in a basic hammer hold with the blade up or down facing, at close quarters and thumping with the pommel it could be a very aggresive weapon. Also very pretty.