African(?) Dagger

Tim Simmons · 19th July 2008, 09:46 AM

Interesting to see that the guard on the last exammple could be identical to the examples I post except they are covered in lizard skin and have rather different handles. Is this a regional difference? How do styles change in this vast sand sea? What are the main areas of manufacture? I have a telek that can be found in publications listed as being from Bornu. When I have my PC running I will pursue the matter further.

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19th July 2008, 09:46 AM	#14
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Interesting to see that the guard on the last exammple could be identical to the examples I post except they are covered in lizard skin and have rather different handles. Is this a regional difference? How do styles change in this vast sand sea? What are the main areas of manufacture? I have a telek that can be found in publications listed as being from Bornu. When I have my PC running I will pursue the matter further.