Genoui/s'boula?

kronckew · 14th March 2024, 08:30 PM

It arrived today, love it. Blade is 17 inches & obviously a French bayonet sacrificed itself to make this. I gather they were originally about 20 in, so the other 3 in. must be inside the grip, along with a thin steel section to which the two grip halves are riveted, possibly also to a drilled blade root stub. It's edge is very sharp. It's obviously very stabby indeed. Well balanced and comfortable in the hand, too. Essentially a long stiletto.

Sajen · 14th March 2024, 09:18 PM

Hello Wayne,

Is the handle from wood or goat horn?

Regards,
Detlef

14th March 2024, 08:30 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	It arrived today, love it. Blade is 17 inches & obviously a French bayonet sacrificed itself to make this. I gather they were originally about 20 in, so the other 3 in. must be inside the grip, along with a thin steel section to which the two grip halves are riveted, possibly also to a drilled blade root stub. It's edge is very sharp. It's obviously very stabby indeed. Well balanced and comfortable in the hand, too. Essentially a long stiletto.

14th March 2024, 09:18 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,212	Hello Wayne, Is the handle from wood or goat horn? Regards, Detlef