"Mad Mahdi" Dagger

Andrew · 22nd March 2005, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

...How appropriate it is to mention here 'The Thin Red Line' ...the brilliant Highlanders of the 93rd Regiment at Balaclava. I sense indescribable pride recalling the courage of these couragous warriors,
"There is no retreat from here men! You must die where you stand!"
Sir Colin Campbell, commander
The response was 'ay ay Sir Colin, needs be we'll do that!'

The volleys and steadfastness of the Highlanders unnerved the huge numbers of Russian cavalry, whose order failed and ended in retreat.
...

Who'd have thought Jim would submit to nationalistic pride!?

It was great seeing you this weekend, my friend.

Jim McDougall · 23rd March 2005, 12:09 AM

Hi Andrew!
Ya got me there!!!All it takes is a little Drambuie and out comes the trusty basket hilt! Oops gotta be careful....last time I just about took out my ceiling fan!!

It was fun seeing you too,
Jim

Aurangzeb · 23rd March 2005, 03:14 AM

Hi all!!

Thanks for all the help on my Sudanese dagger.I personally think the dagger might have even have been tuked in the sash of the warrior.The coins depicted with the dagger are only a small fraction of my Islamic/Sudanese coin collection.I do have several questions:First,are there any recommended books on sudanese weapons and the British-Sudanese war?Second,this question may seem dumb but,Why is Sudan sometimes called"The Sudan" instead of just"Sudan".Also the tip of the dagger protrudes from the sheath slightly,chould anything be done to fix the minor problem?

Finally,what is the fighting style with this dagger type,is it like the fighting style with a kaskara?

Any further info whould be appreciated,thanks to all...hopefully i'm not beeing a pest.

thanks all

Aurangzeb · 24th March 2005, 07:11 PM

Hi All!

Here are a few questions that I was hoping some of you may be able to help me find an answer for. Regarding an earlier posting I personally think the dagger might have been tucked in the sash.

Question:1 - Could anyone recommend any books on Sudanese Weapons from that peroid or books on the English-Sudanese war?

Question:2 - Are there non-negro ethnic groups in the Sudan such as Arab/Berbers?

Any further help other than what several of you have so kindly posted would be most appreciated ! I apologize if any of my questions seem amateurish but I am fairly new to this hobby being only 13 years old. I find it quite fascinating and I really appreciate and thank those of you who have taken the time to post some very informative replies !

Best regards,

Mark.. a.k.a. Aurangzeb

23rd March 2005, 03:14 AM	#3
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	question Hi all!! Thanks for all the help on my Sudanese dagger.I personally think the dagger might have even have been tuked in the sash of the warrior.The coins depicted with the dagger are only a small fraction of my Islamic/Sudanese coin collection.I do have several questions:First,are there any recommended books on sudanese weapons and the British-Sudanese war?Second,this question may seem dumb but,Why is Sudan sometimes called"The Sudan" instead of just"Sudan".Also the tip of the dagger protrudes from the sheath slightly,chould anything be done to fix the minor problem? Finally,what is the fighting style with this dagger type,is it like the fighting style with a kaskara? Any further info whould be appreciated,thanks to all...hopefully i'm not beeing a pest. thanks all Last edited by Aurangzeb; 23rd March 2005 at 03:46 AM. Reason: I gloriously forgot something again...

24th March 2005, 07:11 PM	#4
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	More refined questions Hi All! Here are a few questions that I was hoping some of you may be able to help me find an answer for. Regarding an earlier posting I personally think the dagger might have been tucked in the sash. Question:1 - Could anyone recommend any books on Sudanese Weapons from that peroid or books on the English-Sudanese war? Question:2 - Are there non-negro ethnic groups in the Sudan such as Arab/Berbers? Any further help other than what several of you have so kindly posted would be most appreciated ! I apologize if any of my questions seem amateurish but I am fairly new to this hobby being only 13 years old. I find it quite fascinating and I really appreciate and thank those of you who have taken the time to post some very informative replies ! Best regards, Mark.. a.k.a. Aurangzeb

23rd March 2005, 12:09 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Hi Andrew! Ya got me there!!!All it takes is a little Drambuie and out comes the trusty basket hilt! Oops gotta be careful....last time I just about took out my ceiling fan!! It was fun seeing you too, Jim