Takouba sabres

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by ispn

As always thanks for your informative input Jim.

I should mention the first example, having checked my notes, was actually collected in Cameroon - so your observation is quite correct! While I'm no expert in European cavalry blades I'd be very surprised if this blade is not native. The fuller is roughly forged with poor symmetry in places.

On the second one, yes, blade is of typical quality. A much lighter weapon, both in actual weight and feel.

You are very welcome indeed!!!
Good observation on the cavalry type sabre blade, and it does appear atypical of the typical European production characteristics. As has been mentioned, the skills of native armourers in these regions has often and long been underestimated.