African Swords actually used?

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Originally Posted by Steven C.

Is it just me but does it seem African swords arent even used? "Throwing knives" were apparently only used for curency, and all these other swords appear to be either ceremonial religious or badges of rank.

So where are the actual weapons here, cuz I really cant find myself to have any interest in them if their not weapons.

most of the xamples you can find were never used nor meant to be and show no signs of sharpening after the initial work the blacksmith made. but many older examples show clear signs a of sharpening and some have scabbards. some of these were nodoubt notfuctional wepaons but others were.. it depend son what they are. there is a big veriety