5th July 2017, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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African ?? for ID
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Just got this African blade and I have no idea what it is. So please help me with that! Regards, Marius |
5th July 2017, 10:27 PM | #2 |
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You have a nice and old MANGBETU trumbash knife, from N Congo.
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6th July 2017, 04:41 PM | #4 |
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I agree with Pieje, very nice example.
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Hi Marius,
nice one, I've had once this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=trumbash now it's in the hands from Marcus! http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=trumbash Regards Detlef |
6th July 2017, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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Thank you for your comments!
Now I know what I have! I am now looking for one similar to the one Detlef had. I simply love the shapes of these knives. |
7th July 2017, 09:35 AM | #7 |
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I have several of these knives in my collection:
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Thank you for the photos and have a nice weekend! |
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7th July 2017, 02:15 PM | #10 |
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Thanks Marius!
But this type of knife is not rare so you could easily find another one yourself. Another from my collection: |
7th July 2017, 02:16 PM | #11 |
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Hi Colin, here are some more :-)
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7th July 2017, 02:22 PM | #12 |
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Great stuff Pieje, thanks for sharing !
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7th July 2017, 03:19 PM | #14 |
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Great collection indeed!
Now you get even more of my admiration and envy! Thank you for sharing! |
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Where do you get your stands from, or more exactly where do you have them made?
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