Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Shi

Bill M · 3rd November 2007, 03:06 PM

Just got this neat African sword. it is 24" overall length. I need to rewrap the wire on the scabbard tip. The very ends of the scabbard and hilt are copper.

Thanks Lew for helping me get this!

I have always been curious. What is the black stuff I see on so many African blades. Looks like tar.

Comments?

3rd November 2007, 03:06 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Shi - Hutu sword Rwanda? Just got this neat African sword. it is 24" overall length. I need to rewrap the wire on the scabbard tip. The very ends of the scabbard and hilt are copper. Thanks Lew for helping me get this! I have always been curious. What is the black stuff I see on so many African blades. Looks like tar. Comments? Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 4th November 2007 at 01:31 AM.