Tebu Sword

TVV · 20th November 2016, 08:38 PM

Thank you for your comments! One interesting thing examining the sword is that the edges were not formed by grinding, but by pounding.

Martin, I remember a beefy sword from Kano that you posted some time ago, which was reportedly Fulani, even though it was of the "Tebu" style. I wonder if these knives and swords could have been a solution for those, who were not allowed to arm themselves with a takouba in the region. In a way, similar to the bauerwehr in Europe or the yataghan on the Balkans.

Sincerely,
Teodor

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20th November 2016, 08:38 PM	#7
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Thank you for your comments! One interesting thing examining the sword is that the edges were not formed by grinding, but by pounding. Martin, I remember a beefy sword from Kano that you posted some time ago, which was reportedly Fulani, even though it was of the "Tebu" style. I wonder if these knives and swords could have been a solution for those, who were not allowed to arm themselves with a takouba in the region. In a way, similar to the bauerwehr in Europe or the yataghan on the Balkans. Sincerely, Teodor