Thanks for the measurements Drac2k ! And no worries, as you can see, I was away for some days too !
David, very pertinent remark, convergent evolution and perceived similarities can be very misleading in this field, especially when dealing with weapon with such strong cultural influences.
Martin, good catch with the scabbard, I can definitely see the similarities.
Anyway, I'm still digging through online museum collections, I'll let you know if I find anything. Maybe Tim could tell us more about his theory ?
|