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mariusgmioc 23rd July 2016 10:53 AM
African sword ID
 
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Got this African sword from an online auction.

It has a heavy, hand forged blade and is rather sharp.

Blade length: 48 cm / 19", overall length: 52 cm / 20.5"

Can anybody help me ID it?!

Greg 23rd July 2016 11:04 AM
Hello, it's nice, but common Salampasu sword from south D.R.Congo.

Sajen 23rd July 2016 11:04 AM
Hello Marius,

it's a Salampasu sword from Congo, do a little bit search by keyword "salampasu" and you will find other examples.

Best regards,
Detlef

mariusgmioc 23rd July 2016 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sajen
Hello Marius,

it's a Salampasu sword from Congo, do a little bit search by keyword "salampasu" and you will find other examples.

Best regards,
Detlef

Thank you very much! :)

Have a nice weekend!

Sajen 23rd July 2016 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
Thank you very much! :)

Have a nice weekend!

You are welcome! ;)

Also to you a nice weekend,
Detlef

Sajen 23rd July 2016 01:46 PM
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Here one I sold some time back.

mariusgmioc 23rd July 2016 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sajen
Here one I sold some time back.
Maybe the same swordsmith?!
:shrug:

Sajen 23rd July 2016 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
Maybe the same swordsmith?!
:shrug:
I don't think so, they look all very similar.

Detlef

Marcus 23rd July 2016 09:39 PM
Here is my example
 
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Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

Sajen 23rd July 2016 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcus
Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.
Hello Marcus,

this one look different, special the scabbard. The leather toe pouch is also unusual but don't think that it is human skin.

Regards,
Detlef

Robert 23rd July 2016 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcus Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.
Looks like rawhide to me, most likely goat.

Best,
Robert


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