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stephen wood · 24th February 2009, 09:02 PM

...not a kaskara, not a takouba. The blade is 24", the hilt around 7" - as you can see quite long. And it does look quite old...

I don't get the impression that the blade has been cut down - I've seen rounded tips like that on takouba - and the scabbard has a plaited leather loop like those found on arm daggers...

As always, gentlemen, your ideas and suggestions are most welcome

24th February 2009, 09:02 PM	#1
stephen wood Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 227	strange sudanic (?) sword ...not a kaskara, not a takouba. The blade is 24", the hilt around 7" - as you can see quite long. And it does look quite old... I don't get the impression that the blade has been cut down - I've seen rounded tips like that on takouba - and the scabbard has a plaited leather loop like those found on arm daggers... As always, gentlemen, your ideas and suggestions are most welcome Attached Images