Takouba with a forte.
My most recent takouba, an overall quality sword. The blade looks to me like a European blade with a forte, once broken but made usable again using a forte. The blade is 775 mm long and 29 mm wide an the forte. A fuller along the entire length with faint remnants of an engraving. The blade is sandwiched between the forte and secured with three revets. There is no visible presence of a fireweld to the forte. Either a perferctly executed fireweld or the combination of the two. Full length is 945 mm. Sheath, as often occurs, is of a more recent date than the blade. The leather pieces with the brass rings look older to me,certainly the rings show wear.A nice addition to my collection. Comments welcome.
Regards
Marc
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