Short sword? long knife? African possibly Taureq?

Tim Simmons · 19th March 2006, 08:57 AM

I believe as a rule they were worn on the forearm with the tip to the elbow. I think at times and surely so with the most decorative ones, the weapon on the outside of the forearm to show your wealth/status and swagger with. when needed they could also be worn with the weapon on the inside of the forearm.

katana · 19th March 2006, 11:29 AM

I agree, the telek is very nice indeed.

Has anyone any idea as to the function of this re-worked machete?
Would it be considered a working tool, a weapon or a combination of both? Was/is the quality of the imported(?) trade machete blades considered better than locally available blades? Or Less?
Or is it just the fact that it would be easier to rework a blade, than creating one from scratch.

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19th March 2006, 08:57 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	I believe as a rule they were worn on the forearm with the tip to the elbow. I think at times and surely so with the most decorative ones, the weapon on the outside of the forearm to show your wealth/status and swagger with. when needed they could also be worn with the weapon on the inside of the forearm.

19th March 2006, 11:29 AM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I agree, the telek is very nice indeed. Has anyone any idea as to the function of this re-worked machete? Would it be considered a working tool, a weapon or a combination of both? Was/is the quality of the imported(?) trade machete blades considered better than locally available blades? Or Less? Or is it just the fact that it would be easier to rework a blade, than creating one from scratch.