What a Tabouka looks like when dis-assembled?

katana · 25th August 2006, 05:51 PM

Hi everyone,
three Tabouka were listed on eBay awhile back. In terrible condition and in various states of dis-repair. However, the pictures I obtained give us a good indication to how these are constructed. Not overly impressed with the tang rivetted to the blade.....poor quality?....tourist piece? or the usual method?

Tim Simmons · 25th August 2006, 10:06 PM

Very interesting, I am not that surprised. This does not mean they are not up to the job. I have felt for a long time now that they are most often a dress sword.

25th August 2006, 05:51 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	What a Tabouka looks like when dis-assembled? Hi everyone, three Tabouka were listed on eBay awhile back. In terrible condition and in various states of dis-repair. However, the pictures I obtained give us a good indication to how these are constructed. Not overly impressed with the tang rivetted to the blade.....poor quality?....tourist piece? or the usual method? Attached Images

25th August 2006, 10:06 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Very interesting, I am not that surprised. This does not mean they are not up to the job. I have felt for a long time now that they are most often a dress sword.