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23rd November 2012, 07:10 PM
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knife has identified
It is 34 cm long, the blade 23 cm
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27th November 2012, 10:17 PM
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any ideas on the origin of this knife ????
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27th November 2012, 11:36 PM
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So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria
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27th November 2012, 11:44 PM
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That's because we are all stumped!
 I really like this knife. So seeing as I know folk often don't want to be the first to throw out some ideas. I guess it better be me!  The first thing that occured was the similarity to Spanish knives. But the hilt and pommel shape make me think that the spanish 'feel' is a red herring and this is more likely to be African. Have a look at this Yoruba knife: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13369 Last edited by Atlantia; 28th November 2012 at 12:01 AM. |
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27th November 2012, 11:46 PM
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I agreee, this has an African feel despite the initial 'European look'. |
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28th November 2012, 09:50 AM
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Last edited by regihis; 28th November 2012 at 11:56 PM. |
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2nd December 2012, 08:01 PM
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This one is 100 % Yoruba (from Ibadan), Length 42 cms, blade 30. 5 cms. It is made of brass. I think some elements are similar.
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3rd December 2012, 06:38 AM
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ok martin
Thanks for your comments and photograph |
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