Couple new takouba

Iain · 4th March 2013, 04:03 PM

Thought these might be of interest - both have a couple neat features.

These are the best photos I can get right now, I'm working via proxy (i.e. family member) who's got them for me in the US until I get them shipped to Europe.

The first sword has a wide flat blade and a nifty brass grip and then a rather unique hollow "lattice" pommel top.

The second sword is an interesting single fuller blade - no visible blade marks. Brass pommel which looks pretty heavy duty and some rather old style leather.

All comments welcome!

Andy Stevens · 5th March 2013, 04:37 AM

Hello Iain,
Two very interesting examples you got there, and both look to have good age, you certainly find the funkiest Takoubas........whens that book coming

Mefidk · 5th March 2013, 05:30 AM

Two nice examples indeed

The second one looks like a European blade, and a 'user'. I would guess this one is quite old, also judging from the thickly wrapped hilt - designed for holding not looking pretty.

Iain · 6th March 2013, 06:37 PM

Hi Chris,

I agree, second is quite likely European. Although I don't recall a trade blade pattern with a fuller and then a midrib like this. I'm more familiar with the flat patterns like the Peter Kull blades. Just a single fuller and then an entirely flat blade with a chisel like edge profile.

The leatherwork certainly stands out. I believe this type of leather is a good indication of age as it shows a different tanning process than the thin, modern leather usually seen on recent Tuareg work.

Hi Andy,

Glad you like these two.

I do try to get the odd looking ones - the book.. well....

Not the first time its been mentioned!

Cheers,

Iain

4th March 2013, 04:03 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Couple new takouba Thought these might be of interest - both have a couple neat features. These are the best photos I can get right now, I'm working via proxy (i.e. family member) who's got them for me in the US until I get them shipped to Europe. The first sword has a wide flat blade and a nifty brass grip and then a rather unique hollow "lattice" pommel top. The second sword is an interesting single fuller blade - no visible blade marks. Brass pommel which looks pretty heavy duty and some rather old style leather. All comments welcome! Attached Images

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5th March 2013, 04:37 AM	#2
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Hello Iain, Two very interesting examples you got there, and both look to have good age, you certainly find the funkiest Takoubas........whens that book coming

5th March 2013, 05:30 AM	#3
Mefidk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 157	Two nice examples indeed The second one looks like a European blade, and a 'user'. I would guess this one is quite old, also judging from the thickly wrapped hilt - designed for holding not looking pretty.

6th March 2013, 06:37 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Hi Chris, I agree, second is quite likely European. Although I don't recall a trade blade pattern with a fuller and then a midrib like this. I'm more familiar with the flat patterns like the Peter Kull blades. Just a single fuller and then an entirely flat blade with a chisel like edge profile. The leatherwork certainly stands out. I believe this type of leather is a good indication of age as it shows a different tanning process than the thin, modern leather usually seen on recent Tuareg work. Hi Andy, Glad you like these two. I do try to get the odd looking ones - the book.. well.... Not the first time its been mentioned! Cheers, Iain