Unusual African short sword / knife

Lee · 3rd March 2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

Is this what you mean Lee?

Yes, except yours is nicer than those I was thinking of. It is easy to see how the original poster's blade could, with some reshaping, have come from such a machete. I believe the original poster's item is a genuine ethnographic artifact, made for local use rather than merely trade with the traveler. I will endeavor to present a few photos within a few days.

Lee · 4th March 2023, 04:34 PM

Not exactly as I remembered and I am still looking for the takouba using such a blade for the far end.

David R · 22nd February 2024, 11:49 AM

The three fullers are typical of trade blades and machetes of varied types, some with a curve, some almost straight.... as used here in my recent purchase Mandingo sword.

4th March 2023, 04:34 PM	#2
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 967	Not exactly as I remembered and I am still looking for the takouba using such a blade for the far end. Attached Images

22nd February 2024, 11:49 AM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,134	The three fullers are typical of trade blades and machetes of varied types, some with a curve, some almost straight.... as used here in my recent purchase Mandingo sword. Attached Images