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25th April 2024, 05:36 PM | #1 |
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My thoughts exactly. Here is an, not that old in my opinion, example that was for sale recently. Check out the flair on the sheath al la kaskara and if I remember correctly some west African short swords as well.
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25th April 2024, 06:24 PM | #2 |
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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. |
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But in any case, the tribes that fell into slavery and ended up in other countries brought with them their culture and customs. |
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25th April 2024, 07:25 PM | #4 |
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25th April 2024, 08:33 PM | #5 |
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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?
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25th April 2024, 09:14 PM | #6 |
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The blade metal is not of very good quality. I bought the dagger already in this condition, I just cleaned the blade of dirt.
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26th April 2024, 06:50 PM | #7 |
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On the subject of similarities between African and Brazilian knives : http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27589
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