Interesting North African, Berber? swords

[Andy Stevens]

Hi Tom, we can see where're you going with the Kampilan notion, the hilt does have a similar look, and as you say these are pretty funky things

Iain, do you have any idea as to which tribal groups used this type of sword? Have you ever seen the carpet type decoration on other scabbards? Perhaps this could suggest a certain region or people? Just a thort