An asymmetrically forged blade is more characteristicly from northern areas spreading out from the Sahel and south, east to west coasts.
I've not seen it on Zulu weapons, but wouldn't be surprised to.
One thing I've noticed in my pursuit of Zulu assegai is a small notch at the base of each edge filed into the shank. It can be very boldly done or very subtle, but if even a vestige of this notch is there, I'm pretty comfortable with it.
I don't ever recall ever seeing mention of this on the forum or in books.
Using my criteria, the asymmetrically forged blade with the base notch is an interesting variation.
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