Best gift ever!

Henk · 8th September 2012, 07:11 AM

1. Where the blade comes from i don't know. The more knowledeable members probably will tell and can tell you.
2. The marks are talismanic. what they mean i don't know.
3. To clean the blade search for cleaning and you will find some good ways to do so. Don't sharpen the blade.
4. the most common rookie mistake is to sharpen the blade and clean it with sandpaper or a grinder and you will ruin it.

These swords are not my field of interest, but i like this one. A very nice gift!

Martin Lubojacky · 8th September 2012, 09:12 AM

I would see origin of the sword a bit more to the West from what is Sudan and South Sudan now - maybe in Chad (Tebu style blade)

Iain · 8th September 2012, 09:23 AM

1. I agree with Martin - this would be west of modern day Sudan and quite likely from the Tebu regions judging by blade decoration, blade style and the flattened pommel.

2. As Henk rightly points out these marks are usually talismanic - I am no expert on these particular marks but it is a common pattern on Tebu items.

3. Cleaning - light amounts of oil and steel wool - you don't sharpen it and you don't want to make it "shiny" all you want to do is remove any active rust and prevent it from rusting further.

4. Biggest mistakes you can make are over cleaning and sharpening - in general leave an antique much as it was when it came into your possession.

Its a nice piece overall.

nKante · 8th September 2012, 09:54 PM

Thanks for the info. DAMN, I wanted to sharpen it so bad. There are a few nicks in the blade that I thought I would be able to get out with the sharpening. How do I treat the nicks? Should I leave them? I want to redo the handle,and I was inspired by the handle below. What do you think? Are they from same regionby chance?

8th September 2012, 09:54 PM	#4
nKante Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 72	Thanks for the info. DAMN, I wanted to sharpen it so bad. There are a few nicks in the blade that I thought I would be able to get out with the sharpening. How do I treat the nicks? Should I leave them? I want to redo the handle,and I was inspired by the handle below. What do you think? Are they from same regionby chance? Attached Images

8th September 2012, 07:11 AM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	1. Where the blade comes from i don't know. The more knowledeable members probably will tell and can tell you. 2. The marks are talismanic. what they mean i don't know. 3. To clean the blade search for cleaning and you will find some good ways to do so. Don't sharpen the blade. 4. the most common rookie mistake is to sharpen the blade and clean it with sandpaper or a grinder and you will ruin it. These swords are not my field of interest, but i like this one. A very nice gift!

8th September 2012, 09:12 AM	#2
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	I would see origin of the sword a bit more to the West from what is Sudan and South Sudan now - maybe in Chad (Tebu style blade)

8th September 2012, 09:23 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	1. I agree with Martin - this would be west of modern day Sudan and quite likely from the Tebu regions judging by blade decoration, blade style and the flattened pommel. 2. As Henk rightly points out these marks are usually talismanic - I am no expert on these particular marks but it is a common pattern on Tebu items. 3. Cleaning - light amounts of oil and steel wool - you don't sharpen it and you don't want to make it "shiny" all you want to do is remove any active rust and prevent it from rusting further. 4. Biggest mistakes you can make are over cleaning and sharpening - in general leave an antique much as it was when it came into your possession. Its a nice piece overall.