Central African for ID

Sajen · 9th January 2026, 03:22 PM

The small clasp at the blade near the handle is for fastening a leather or fabric band which you put around your wrist so that the sword doesn't get lost in combat, I've seen these swords with these bands. I don't think that these swords are intended as throwing knives.
Attached are three similar swords from different ethnicities as comparison.

1. Binja/Budja 87 cm long
2. Yakoma/Sango 67 cm
3. Bandia/Boa 81 cm

I think that the one in question fits to No. 3

9th January 2026, 03:22 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,788	The small clasp at the blade near the handle is for fastening a leather or fabric band which you put around your wrist so that the sword doesn't get lost in combat, I've seen these swords with these bands. I don't think that these swords are intended as throwing knives. Attached are three similar swords from different ethnicities as comparison. 1. Binja/Budja 87 cm long 2. Yakoma/Sango 67 cm 3. Bandia/Boa 81 cm I think that the one in question fits to No. 3 Attached Images