Building a Kaskara

Half Moon · 23rd August 2010, 04:11 AM

Hello all;

This is my first post.

I have become interested in weapons of the Sudan, Khyber pass, South Africa and others through my interest in Victoria's Wars. I have a small collection that I hope to expand as needed.

While researching Sudanese Kaskaras, I realized that it might be fun to build a wall-hanger version. Mostly to give me something to do once it gets cooler around these parts. I haven't found any really good photos of a couple of areas of detail that are giving me trouble.

Primarily, I'd like to know how the pommels are attached to the handles? Do they use some form of glue, tacks or are they friction fit?

Also, the suspension rings on the scabbard, how are they attached? The metal rings appear to be attached to something (bone, wood, leather) that is on the scabbard itself?

Any help that can be provided would be appreciated.
Wallace.

23rd August 2010, 04:11 AM	#1
Half Moon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 6	Building a Kaskara Hello all; This is my first post. I have become interested in weapons of the Sudan, Khyber pass, South Africa and others through my interest in Victoria's Wars. I have a small collection that I hope to expand as needed. While researching Sudanese Kaskaras, I realized that it might be fun to build a wall-hanger version. Mostly to give me something to do once it gets cooler around these parts. I haven't found any really good photos of a couple of areas of detail that are giving me trouble. Primarily, I'd like to know how the pommels are attached to the handles? Do they use some form of glue, tacks or are they friction fit? Also, the suspension rings on the scabbard, how are they attached? The metal rings appear to be attached to something (bone, wood, leather) that is on the scabbard itself? Any help that can be provided would be appreciated. Wallace.