Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Africanised Sabre..any ideas as to the blade ?

Norman McCormick · 25th January 2010, 08:24 PM

Hi David,
I too would say that this blade has European roots. Lots of cutlass type blades used by Police, Customs etc. throughout Europe but without stamps will be difficult to pin down. Numerous matchet (machete) and cutlass style blades were produced by a plethora of English makers/manufacturers throughout the 18/19thC. for export.
My Regards,
Norman.

25th January 2010, 08:24 PM	#6
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi David, I too would say that this blade has European roots. Lots of cutlass type blades used by Police, Customs etc. throughout Europe but without stamps will be difficult to pin down. Numerous matchet (machete) and cutlass style blades were produced by a plethora of English makers/manufacturers throughout the 18/19thC. for export. My Regards, Norman.