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weapons 27
23rd November 2012, 06:10 PM
It is 34 cm long, the blade 23 cm

weapons 27
27th November 2012, 09:17 PM
any ideas on the origin of this knife ????

Martin Lubojacky
27th November 2012, 10:36 PM
So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria

Atlantia
27th November 2012, 10:44 PM
That's because we are all stumped!
:p

I really like this knife.

So seeing as I know folk often don't want to be the first to throw out some ideas.
I guess it better be me! ;)

The first thing that occured was the similarity to Spanish knives.
But the hilt and pommel shape make me think that the spanish 'feel' is a red herring and this is more likely to be African. Have a look at this Yoruba knife:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13369

Atlantia
27th November 2012, 10:46 PM
So I will try first: Yoruba, Nigeria

Sorry Martin, crossed post. I'd type faster earlier in the evening. lol
I agreee, this has an African feel despite the initial 'European look'.

regihis
28th November 2012, 08:50 AM
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Martin Lubojacky
2nd December 2012, 07:01 PM
This one is 100 % Yoruba (from Ibadan), Length 42 cms, blade 30. 5 cms. It is made of brass. I think some elements are similar.

weapons 27
3rd December 2012, 05:38 AM
ok martin

Thanks for your comments and photograph