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23" overall. Well-made and very sharp double edge blade.
Last edited by Bill Marsh; 22nd September 2007 at 11:25 AM. |
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My word that is superb. Stunning. Beautiful. Could turn you mad.
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On the scabbard?
They look like I don't want to know. |
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WONDERFUL W
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Bill, that's one hell of a sword ! Yep....now you got me jealous
![]() ![]() ![]() I found a similar sword in the book 'Afrikanische Waffen' by Werner Fischer and Manfred A. Zirngibl (1978). It's almost similar to yours. The shells on the sheath belong to the spondylus-family. They are naturally red, but are polished in order to give them a smooth surface before using them as a decorative addition. Here's the pic from their book : ![]() |
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A top one !
Great. Luc |
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Bill
That is a great piece. Congrats Lew |
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