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13th September 2024, 11:44 PM | #1 |
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Looks Like a Huge Dagger
Hi Panhead 572,
The markings on the guard are Toureg and so are the marks on the blade forte. The sheath is Toureg and I have seen Toureg daggers with similar hilts/guards. What is the length and width of your blade? It looks like a scaled up version of a Toureg dagger. Toureg sword blades are typically very flexible. There is an online video of Led Zeppelin performing Kashmir in the desert while a pair of Toureg men do a sword dance. While making sweeping cuts with the blade, the palm of the left hand is placed on the flat of the blade as a support. Sincerely, RobT |
13th September 2024, 11:54 PM | #2 |
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The blade starts out at 7/8” wide and tapers slightly towards the end and is about 34” long.
I’ll try to take some pictures of the whole blade tomorrow. Last edited by Panhead572; 14th September 2024 at 10:44 AM. Reason: Clarify that the blade is 34” long. |
14th September 2024, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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14th September 2024, 11:13 AM | #4 |
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Pictures of entire sword.
Hilt length = 10 inches (25.4 cm) Blade length = 34 inches (86.36 cm) Total length = 44 inches (111.76 cm) Last edited by Panhead572; 14th September 2024 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Add centimeter lenghts |
15th September 2024, 10:57 PM | #5 |
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Another one with slim blade....
Found another one in my collection with a slim blade but traditional Tuareg hilt & scabbard.
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16th September 2024, 03:45 PM | #6 |
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Similar mix of styles but with rather shorter blade , 20th century. From a inexpensive picture book you can find on Amazon. "Tuareg Daggers & Swords. Jan. E . Culbertson, 2012"
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16th September 2024, 06:27 PM | #7 |
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Tim - it does look like a mix of those two styles.
Thanks for posting these pictures. |
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