African? dagger

mrcjgscott · 24th April 2013, 12:04 AM

Hello all,

I bought this interesting little dagger today, and wonder if any members can give me some more information on it?

The blade is 7.5 inches long, and almost 3 inches at its broadest. It would appear to be iron, judging by the corrosion.

The handle is 4 inches, made of either bone or horn, though I am leaning towards the former due to its colouring.

Any insight gratefully received!

Congoblades · 24th April 2013, 04:44 PM

It's a Lega knife from Congo, unfortunately made for tourists.
Made from sheet metal.

mrcjgscott · 24th April 2013, 05:01 PM

Ahhh I see, thought it was too good to be true!

Many thanks for the information Congoblades.

24th April 2013, 12:04 AM	#1
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	African? dagger Hello all, I bought this interesting little dagger today, and wonder if any members can give me some more information on it? The blade is 7.5 inches long, and almost 3 inches at its broadest. It would appear to be iron, judging by the corrosion. The handle is 4 inches, made of either bone or horn, though I am leaning towards the former due to its colouring. Any insight gratefully received! Attached Images

24th April 2013, 04:44 PM	#2
Congoblades Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 171	It's a Lega knife from Congo, unfortunately made for tourists. Made from sheet metal. Attached Images

24th April 2013, 05:01 PM	#3
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Ahhh I see, thought it was too good to be true! Many thanks for the information Congoblades.