knife has identified

weapons 27 · 23rd November 2012, 06:10 PM

It is 34 cm long, the blade 23 cm

weapons 27 · 27th November 2012, 09:17 PM

any ideas on the origin of this knife ????

Martin Lubojacky · 27th November 2012, 10:36 PM

So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria

Atlantia · 27th November 2012, 10:44 PM

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

Atlantia · 27th November 2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria

Sorry Martin, crossed post. I'd type faster earlier in the evening. lol
I agreee, this has an African feel despite the initial 'European look'.

regihis · 28th November 2012, 08:50 AM

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Martin Lubojacky · 2nd December 2012, 07:01 PM

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.

weapons 27 · 3rd December 2012, 05:38 AM

ok martin

Thanks for your comments and photograph

23rd November 2012, 06:10 PM	#1
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	knife has identified It is 34 cm long, the blade 23 cm Attached Images

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Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	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; 27th November 2012 at 11:01 PM.

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2nd December 2012, 07:01 PM	#7
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	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. Attached Images

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weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	any ideas on the origin of this knife ????

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Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria

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weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	ok martin Thanks for your comments and photograph