What is this?

Conogre · 28th February 2005, 04:08 PM

The shape and markings on the blade as well as the overall shape of the entire knife is suggestive of a Zanzibar sword.
The flat, plain back is also in keeping with such pieces where only the front is patterned.
I'd be tempted to say a paper knife were it not for the blade, which makes me think that it may well be an elaborate dagger in the style of the Zanzibar swords and made to be carried in a frog.
No matter how you look at it, it's an interesting and unusual piece.
Mike

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28th February 2005, 04:08 PM	#4
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	The shape and markings on the blade as well as the overall shape of the entire knife is suggestive of a Zanzibar sword. The flat, plain back is also in keeping with such pieces where only the front is patterned. I'd be tempted to say a paper knife were it not for the blade, which makes me think that it may well be an elaborate dagger in the style of the Zanzibar swords and made to be carried in a frog. No matter how you look at it, it's an interesting and unusual piece. Mike