It almost seems that a takouba and a kaskara ought to be in pairs, eh?
My kaskara was literally my first ever ethnographic sword, brought back from Eretrea for me by my son about 11 years ago while in the special forces.
Both swords are somewhat unique in that they are both still worn today in N. Africa and nearby, even though they've been well documented for several hundred years.
There's a beautiful write up on both styles here in the source section of the foum that gives you a LOT of information.
Very nice addition, hopefully the forst of many.
Mike
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