African throwing knife???

[katana]

Hi,
searching for information on Ethnographic 'throwing' knives....I came across the REME Museum site which lists an African one......which outwardly appears to be a 'typical' dagger/knife. Pic below.

Could this be a case of mis-interpretation? Are there any references to the use of such a weapon in Africa? There are many references to the use of 'throwing' knives by Native Indians (America) in Tribal conflict.....but little else.

I can only assume.....that if this 'description' is correct....the knife must be suitably 'weighted' to ensure its function :shrug:

Weapon 407 on this link

http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/arms/blade/armkdd.htm

Thankyou.

[Tim Simmons]

Examples of this type of knife can be seen in many publications about Central/East Africa and no mention of throwing. The blades do tend to be thin but that is almost pan African. I think if one is to bring to mind what REME stands for {Royal Electical,Mechanical,Engineers} I am not surprised that the cataloging is in error. They are soldiers trained in a rather more prescripted discipline.

[katana]

Pretty much what I was thinking Tim, might try and contact them to find out why they have described this knife as 'throwing'......might turn up something.....perhaps it was seen 'in use' :shrug: