Interesting North African, Berber? swords

Iain · 18th June 2011, 12:50 PM

Hi Martin,

Thanks for jumping in. I think even your somewhat limited experience with this sword type is extremely valuable as previously there was almost no data on them. I think it is fairly safe to say they are found on the N. African coast and from that Berber seems the most applicable, if generic, label to use.

I would be surprised if they are encountered in Morocco given the fairly strong base of knowledge for weapons in that region and the fact that blades of this type are also encountered in nimcha mounts.

Cheers,

Iain

18th June 2011, 12:50 PM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Hi Martin, Thanks for jumping in. I think even your somewhat limited experience with this sword type is extremely valuable as previously there was almost no data on them. I think it is fairly safe to say they are found on the N. African coast and from that Berber seems the most applicable, if generic, label to use. I would be surprised if they are encountered in Morocco given the fairly strong base of knowledge for weapons in that region and the fact that blades of this type are also encountered in nimcha mounts. Cheers, Iain