Mandingo Sword Club? British shillelagh sword club?

RobT · 20th September 2023, 01:38 AM

Hi DavidFriedman,

From what I can see, the blade profile with its distal taper is very clean and well done. The bilateral symmetry (including the tip) appears to be perfect. The deep fuller is sharply and evenly cut. Given the apparent depth of the fuller, is there one on the other side? Taken together, the blade characteristics make me suspect at least partial power tool manufacture. While the hilt with its lathe cut pommel does look African, It could just as easily be from Europe. I don't recall ever having seen an African dagger sheath with bark on it. Really good looking piece by the way.

Sincerely,
RobT

20th September 2023, 01:38 AM	#4
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 533	I Vote for Europe Hi DavidFriedman, From what I can see, the blade profile with its distal taper is very clean and well done. The bilateral symmetry (including the tip) appears to be perfect. The deep fuller is sharply and evenly cut. Given the apparent depth of the fuller, is there one on the other side? Taken together, the blade characteristics make me suspect at least partial power tool manufacture. While the hilt with its lathe cut pommel does look African, It could just as easily be from Europe. I don't recall ever having seen an African dagger sheath with bark on it. Really good looking piece by the way. Sincerely, RobT