Manding sword

blue lander · 29th September 2014, 06:29 PM

These are all very nice swords that are obviously antiques, but I still don't think my sword is all that bad. It isn't very old, its in rough shape and the blade was never used in combat, but I still think its an authentic ethnographic example that some Manding fellow carried for ceremony or whatever rather than just a tourist bring back . Other than the modern blade, the hilt and scabbard seem to be made with "native" technology.

As for the lack of edge, I know when you buy a south American machete they usually come without an edge. You're expected to put an edge on it yourself.

29th September 2014, 06:29 PM	#9
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	These are all very nice swords that are obviously antiques, but I still don't think my sword is all that bad. It isn't very old, its in rough shape and the blade was never used in combat, but I still think its an authentic ethnographic example that some Manding fellow carried for ceremony or whatever rather than just a tourist bring back . Other than the modern blade, the hilt and scabbard seem to be made with "native" technology. As for the lack of edge, I know when you buy a south American machete they usually come without an edge. You're expected to put an edge on it yourself. Last edited by blue lander; 29th September 2014 at 06:50 PM.