Short sword West Africa

[Pertinax]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I think it's more of a coincidental similarity. Handle construction, ferrule and also the ricasso (if any) show differences.

Compare with three 19th century examples from my collection.

Perhaps this is a coincidental similarity.

But in any case, the tribes that fell into slavery and ended up in other countries brought with them their culture and customs.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Pertinax

But in any case, the tribes that fell into slavery and ended up in other countries brought with them their culture and customs.

Certainly!

[Interested Party]

The OP dagger/sword is nice! How is the balance? Did it have a chape originally to cover the textile bulb on the bottom of the sheath?

[Pertinax]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

The OP dagger/sword is nice! How is the balance? Did it have a chape originally to cover the textile bulb on the bottom of the sheath?

The blade metal is not of very good quality. I bought the dagger already in this condition, I just cleaned the blade of dirt.

[Yvain]

On the subject of similarities between African and Brazilian knives : http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27589