Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Short sword? long knife? African possibly Taureq?

Tim Simmons · 19th March 2006, 09:57 AM

I believe as a rule they were worn on the forearm with the tip to the elbow. I think at times and surely so with the most decorative ones, the weapon on the outside of the forearm to show your wealth/status and swagger with. when needed they could also be worn with the weapon on the inside of the forearm.

19th March 2006, 09:57 AM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	I believe as a rule they were worn on the forearm with the tip to the elbow. I think at times and surely so with the most decorative ones, the weapon on the outside of the forearm to show your wealth/status and swagger with. when needed they could also be worn with the weapon on the inside of the forearm.