An unusual shark tooth sword

katana · 9th August 2006, 11:20 PM

Thanks Ian.....I have heard of these type of weapons... but never seen a picture.
After quickly scanning the links you provided, I can see the debate about tourist/genuine ethnic ..rearing its head. It makes logical sense to me that this type of weapon must have evolved at some time in some ethnic communities. But, as improved materials and weapons came about...these would become obsolete......such is the process of evolution

Tim, an interesting object.....also facinating is how many diverse communities have scarification and blood letting embroiled in their customs.

9th August 2006, 11:20 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thanks Ian.....I have heard of these type of weapons... but never seen a picture. After quickly scanning the links you provided, I can see the debate about tourist/genuine ethnic ..rearing its head. It makes logical sense to me that this type of weapon must have evolved at some time in some ethnic communities. But, as improved materials and weapons came about...these would become obsolete......such is the process of evolution Tim, an interesting object.....also facinating is how many diverse communities have scarification and blood letting embroiled in their customs.