Curious Tuareg "Telek Dagger?"

Sajen · 2nd February 2013, 02:12 PM

Thank you Ian,
the seller stated it is from the 1930/40s but I have thought already that it isn't old like this but like you I like the good workmanship.

Best, Detlef

David R · 15th July 2018, 01:05 PM

My contribution to the thread. A Telek I bought a couple of years ago... sorry for the quality of the photo's, done on my 'phone.

kronckew · 15th July 2018, 09:01 PM

Interesting. I wonder if they were used in an ice-pick grip with the cross protecting the upper side of the hand. My Touareg dagger is much too heavy to carry on the arm, I suspect it was attached to their saddles.

15th July 2018, 01:05 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	My contribution to the thread. A Telek I bought a couple of years ago... sorry for the quality of the photo's, done on my 'phone. Attached Images

15th July 2018, 09:01 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	Interesting. I wonder if they were used in an ice-pick grip with the cross protecting the upper side of the hand. My Touareg dagger is much too heavy to carry on the arm, I suspect it was attached to their saddles. Attached Images

2nd February 2013, 02:12 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Thank you Ian, the seller stated it is from the 1930/40s but I have thought already that it isn't old like this but like you I like the good workmanship. Best, Detlef