Kaskara translation

David · 18th September 2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ericlaude

Yes, the hilt is covert with croc foot and one tooth incrusted and the scabbard is covert with the croc back.

I think that is more likely a claw, not a tooth.

Lew · 18th September 2010, 01:20 AM

The writing is probably verses from the Koran. I like the blade but have always thought these kaskara with crocodile coverings were sold to those who traveled for pleasure. Since I have never seen one carried by local in old photos?

18th September 2010, 01:20 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The writing is probably verses from the Koran. I like the blade but have always thought these kaskara with crocodile coverings were sold to those who traveled for pleasure. Since I have never seen one carried by local in old photos?