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Hi,
searching for information on Ethnographic 'throwing' knives....I came across the REME Museum site which lists an African one......which outwardly appears to be a 'typical' dagger/knife. Pic below. Could this be a case of mis-interpretation? Are there any references to the use of such a weapon in Africa? There are many references to the use of 'throwing' knives by Native Indians (America) in Tribal conflict.....but little else. I can only assume.....that if this 'description' is correct....the knife must be suitably 'weighted' to ensure its function ![]() Weapon 407 on this link http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/blade/armkdd.htm Thankyou. |
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Examples of this type of knife can be seen in many publications about Central/East Africa and no mention of throwing. The blades do tend to be thin but that is almost pan African. I think if one is to bring to mind what REME stands for {Royal Electical,Mechanical,Engineers} I am not surprised that the cataloging is in error. They are soldiers trained in a rather more prescripted discipline.
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Pretty much what I was thinking Tim, might try and contact them to find out why they have described this knife as 'throwing'......might turn up something.....perhaps it was seen 'in use'
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