Takouskara

Iain · 27th July 2021, 10:01 AM

The blade is a good one and much older than the the export patterns for Ethiopia. These astral symbols are found on European blades from the 17th century and into the early 18th century. I have seen several of this pattern turn up in kaskara and takouba.

Regarding the hilt I have a slightly different idea... I have seen several kaskara and takouba converted into stage swords for theatre, the pommel in particular strikes me as work done in Europe.

27th July 2021, 10:01 AM	#20
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,682	The blade is a good one and much older than the the export patterns for Ethiopia. These astral symbols are found on European blades from the 17th century and into the early 18th century. I have seen several of this pattern turn up in kaskara and takouba. Regarding the hilt I have a slightly different idea... I have seen several kaskara and takouba converted into stage swords for theatre, the pommel in particular strikes me as work done in Europe.