AFRICAN BOWIE KNIFE ?

Royston · 22nd August 2010, 11:50 AM

Thanks everyone.

David, I see what you mean about the Billao, it does look the same apart from the blade. I was not familiar with these before.

LaEspada / Kukulz, I had not thought of a machete but looking at it now I think you are probably correct. Where from though ? I doubt if it is particularly old so the blade could well be a more recent Pakistani item. There are no markings on it that I can see.

Does anyone know if the silverwork on the pommel is local ?

regards
Roy

22nd August 2010, 11:50 AM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks everyone. David, I see what you mean about the Billao, it does look the same apart from the blade. I was not familiar with these before. LaEspada / Kukulz, I had not thought of a machete but looking at it now I think you are probably correct. Where from though ? I doubt if it is particularly old so the blade could well be a more recent Pakistani item. There are no markings on it that I can see. Does anyone know if the silverwork on the pommel is local ? regards Roy