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Sudanese (?) Spear for Identification

28th July 2011, 12:49 PM

katana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Hi David

I've seen quite a few with that type of "sheet metal" blade, sometimes with a midrib. You can often see file marks on the metal. Functional I am sure, probably early 20th century, from what was British Somaliland. The twist of iron at the end of the shaft is typical.

Regards

Thanks Colin

Regards David

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