African sword ID

mariusgmioc · 23rd July 2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Here one I sold some time back.

Maybe the same swordsmith?!

Sajen · 23rd July 2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Maybe the same swordsmith?!

I don't think so, they look all very similar.

Detlef

Marcus · 23rd July 2016, 09:39 PM

Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

Sajen · 23rd July 2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

Hello Marcus,

this one look different, special the scabbard. The leather toe pouch is also unusual but don't think that it is human skin.

Regards,
Detlef

Robert · 23rd July 2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

Looks like rawhide to me, most likely goat.

Best,
Robert

23rd July 2016, 09:39 PM	#3
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