some help with id of african knife

[colin henshaw]

I was never 100% sure where it was from, most likely Northern Nigeria/Northern Cameroon/Lake Chad area...

That shape of blade with the narrowing near the tip, reminded me of some Takouba type swords also to be found in those areas. But the blade was as I remember quite heavy, with a thickish cross-section, of native made iron, not a trade blade. The tips to the handle were bound with brass wire, like Greg's example. Handle and sheath leather covered.

Regards.

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Interesting sword Colin, what is it?