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Thought these might be of interest - both have a couple neat features.
These are the best photos I can get right now, I'm working via proxy (i.e. family member) who's got them for me in the US until I get them shipped to Europe. The first sword has a wide flat blade and a nifty brass grip and then a rather unique hollow "lattice" pommel top. The second sword is an interesting single fuller blade - no visible blade marks. Brass pommel which looks pretty heavy duty and some rather old style leather. All comments welcome! ![]() |
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Hello Iain,
Two very interesting examples you got there, and both look to have good age, you certainly find the funkiest Takoubas........whens that book coming ![]() |
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Two nice examples indeed
![]() The second one looks like a European blade, and a 'user'. I would guess this one is quite old, also judging from the thickly wrapped hilt - designed for holding not looking pretty. |
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Hi Chris,
I agree, second is quite likely European. Although I don't recall a trade blade pattern with a fuller and then a midrib like this. I'm more familiar with the flat patterns like the Peter Kull blades. Just a single fuller and then an entirely flat blade with a chisel like edge profile. The leatherwork certainly stands out. I believe this type of leather is a good indication of age as it shows a different tanning process than the thin, modern leather usually seen on recent Tuareg work. Hi Andy, Glad you like these two. ![]() ![]() Cheers, Iain |
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