Unusual North African sword possible Takouba variant

Philip · 29th October 2020, 06:51 AM

Hey Rick,

From the photos it's hard for me to tell what the approximate dimensions are. Question: is the grip long enough to get a comfortable hold on, without the iron protrusions of the "pommel" area digging into the hand? Reason I ask is that I wonder if this hilt was designed for talismanic or symbolic purposes.

The blade seems beefy enough to do some damage, though. How long is it?

Philip

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29th October 2020, 06:51 AM	#6
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Hey Rick, From the photos it's hard for me to tell what the approximate dimensions are. Question: is the grip long enough to get a comfortable hold on, without the iron protrusions of the "pommel" area digging into the hand? Reason I ask is that I wonder if this hilt was designed for talismanic or symbolic purposes. The blade seems beefy enough to do some damage, though. How long is it? Philip