Takouba with 4 fullers

[Iain]

Originally Posted by blue lander

Thank you for the information. I'm suprised it's so recent considering how worn out everything is, but I guess the desert ages things quickly. I wanted an older "weapon grade" takouba rather than one just for wearing, so I guess I'll keep looking.

It does indeed. On a second look this one might go back to the 1950s or so. The brass scabbard mounts are a good sign, newer ones have aluminium 'triangles'.

Generally speaking though, this sort of blade indicates a scrap steel source like a car spring. Which is not to say it's a bad blade.

Even the more modern swords are occasionally used. I've seen news stories in Nigeria in the last 5 years about the occasional incident with a Fulani herder using their sword. So I wouldn't be bothered by it being a mid 20th century item.

I'll send you a PM later on.