Africa,Naga,SEAsia?

Tim Simmons · 10th November 2005, 05:24 PM

Looking at some past ebay pictures, I came across this picture from a Belgian seller. As can be seen it is from Ruanda, Buruni or what was Tanganika, I am sure Freddy will say more precisely which area or tribal group. It is funny how answers can come most unexpectedly.

Freddy · 10th November 2005, 05:49 PM

Tim, I think it's Tutsi but I have never seen a similar sword or knife with that kind of metal spike.

RSWORD · 12th November 2005, 01:16 AM

Here is a picture of a very similar sword. Unfortunately, I cannot provide too many specifics because the book is in Russian about German swords. However, I can make out that this sword dates circa 1920-30. Looks like a similar match although the scabbard is different than your example but it has been hypothesized that perhaps it is a refitted scabbard.

Tim Simmons · 12th November 2005, 08:19 AM

Thank you RS, that is very helpful. I think the information gleaned is conclusive and to me most satisfying. The weapon you show has a longer tang with three rivet holes and obviously a version of weapon already in use as Germany lost control of African colonies after 1918. This thread is another shinning example of the fun and knowledge that can be exchanged through an international portal such as here. Thanks to everyone Tim

RhysMichael · 13th November 2005, 02:04 AM

Does anyone else see a resemblance to the grosse messer in this piece ?

10th November 2005, 05:24 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	Looking at some past ebay pictures, I came across this picture from a Belgian seller. As can be seen it is from Ruanda, Buruni or what was Tanganika, I am sure Freddy will say more precisely which area or tribal group. It is funny how answers can come most unexpectedly. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 10th November 2005 at 05:38 PM.

12th November 2005, 01:16 AM	#3
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	Here is a picture of a very similar sword. Unfortunately, I cannot provide too many specifics because the book is in Russian about German swords. However, I can make out that this sword dates circa 1920-30. Looks like a similar match although the scabbard is different than your example but it has been hypothesized that perhaps it is a refitted scabbard. Attached Images

10th November 2005, 05:49 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Tim, I think it's Tutsi but I have never seen a similar sword or knife with that kind of metal spike.

12th November 2005, 08:19 AM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	Thank you RS, that is very helpful. I think the information gleaned is conclusive and to me most satisfying. The weapon you show has a longer tang with three rivet holes and obviously a version of weapon already in use as Germany lost control of African colonies after 1918. This thread is another shinning example of the fun and knowledge that can be exchanged through an international portal such as here. Thanks to everyone Tim

13th November 2005, 02:04 AM	#5
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Does anyone else see a resemblance to the grosse messer in this piece ?