Ethiopian sword?

RobT · 14th September 2022, 12:06 AM

Araña_del_Sol

The butt cap and the thin ring between the hilt and guard appear to be aluminum. If you can confirm this, it would give us a likely time frame to work with. Also, is it a blind or through tang?

Sincerely,
RobT

roanoa · 14th September 2022, 03:22 AM

Here is an Ethiopian knife with similar hilt.

14th September 2022, 12:06 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 548	Aluminum? Araña_del_Sol The butt cap and the thin ring between the hilt and guard appear to be aluminum. If you can confirm this, it would give us a likely time frame to work with. Also, is it a blind or through tang? Sincerely, RobT Last edited by RobT; 14th September 2022 at 12:08 AM. Reason: add'l question

14th September 2022, 03:22 AM	#2
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Here is an Ethiopian knife with similar hilt. Attached Images