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What do you think of this thing I just picked up? I believe it may be Omani but could also be an East african sword. The blade has the look of a very long jambiya, but it's hard to tell from these photos. I will post photos when I receive it.
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Michael, we think alike!
I wanted to post it and to draw attention to the similarity between Manding (this one) handles and the Omani Kattara. Oman was a major maritime power and had major influence in Africa during ~ 15-18th centuries and it is not out of question that there was a commonality in weapons. The one you got recently (broken handle, and I am not seething any more ![]() No matter what, they do appear to share some common features. |
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After looking around on the net, I see there is no question this is Manding. Far from East Africa. See the attached photo with the same type of blade from Oriental-Arms. Not my area of collecting but it will look good on the wall. I also have a kaskara coming soon to keep it company.
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Hi Michael
That is a nice Manding sword from Africa and it looks like it has a European sword blade. Is there a scabbard that goes with the sword? Lew |
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