African Tribal Jambiya? But from Where?

Tim Simmons · 2nd September 2007, 07:24 PM

Lew is right. The handle is a version of what is commonly known as a cross of Agadez type.

spiral · 2nd September 2007, 07:58 PM

Thanks Guys,

The seller did have an old 19th century French sword a Takouba & Foriegn Legion uniform supposedly from same source, so I guess that fits with Taureg as well.

They could make a good blade.

Pointed,hard,sharp,stiff & springy, all at the same time.

Cheers!

Spiral

2nd September 2007, 07:24 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Lew is right. The handle is a version of what is commonly known as a cross of Agadez type.

2nd September 2007, 07:58 PM	#2
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Thanks Guys, The seller did have an old 19th century French sword a Takouba & Foriegn Legion uniform supposedly from same source, so I guess that fits with Taureg as well. They could make a good blade. Pointed,hard,sharp,stiff & springy, all at the same time. Cheers! Spiral