Argentinian Facon?

Emanuel · 16th December 2010, 05:43 PM

Hi Chregu,

I agree with David, the handle construction is very similar to the Moroccan shula.
Then again, as we've seen in the past, there is a strong common Spanish link between the Maghreb, Latin America and even the Philippines, with similar weapon styles apparently stradling all three parts of the world.

Regards,
Emanuel

Robert · 16th December 2010, 07:24 PM

The handle construction, the scabbard and the blade all remind me of some of the sword/machetes that I have seen that were brought back from Cuba after the Spanish American war.

Robert

chregu · 17th December 2010, 07:29 AM

Hi
many thanks for the ideas.
the pattern on the handle actually remember a maroccan Shula.
more Vermutungen.smile
Greetings from the snowy Swiss Country
Chregu

16th December 2010, 05:43 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Chregu, I agree with David, the handle construction is very similar to the Moroccan shula. Then again, as we've seen in the past, there is a strong common Spanish link between the Maghreb, Latin America and even the Philippines, with similar weapon styles apparently stradling all three parts of the world. Regards, Emanuel

16th December 2010, 07:24 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	The handle construction, the scabbard and the blade all remind me of some of the sword/machetes that I have seen that were brought back from Cuba after the Spanish American war. Robert

17th December 2010, 07:29 AM	#3
chregu Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: switzerland Posts: 298	Hi many thanks for the ideas. the pattern on the handle actually remember a maroccan Shula. more Vermutungen.smile Greetings from the snowy Swiss Country Chregu