unknown possible weapon or ritual item?

kronckew · 3rd August 2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

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I am not aware of any ritual in either tradition or religion or otherwise in any of these regions which involve 'sacrifices'.

circumcision?

mavi1970 · 3rd August 2011, 03:47 PM

Thanks Jim that does enlighten the origins and the uses of this blade.
Kronckew, circumcision? ouch. I would hope not.

Jim McDougall · 3rd August 2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mavi1970

Thanks Jim that does enlighten the origins and the uses of this blade.
Kronckew, circumcision? ouch. I would hope not.

You're very welcome Mav. I haven't seen many of these, but as noted the examples I have seen were as most Mahdiyya period weapons, thuluth covered on the blades and with other dagger forms. Information on them is pretty scant beyond what I have noted, so it would be great if any of those reading out there might have other examples or information as well.

Kronckew....I second that ouch!!!

All best regards,
Jim

3rd August 2011, 03:47 PM	#2
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	Thanks Jim that does enlighten the origins and the uses of this blade. Kronckew, circumcision? ouch. I would hope not.