South Sudan spear dagger

[ariel]

Originally Posted by katana

Curious weapon, I'm wondering if this is a 'one shot deal'...... once 'penetration' was achieved, it would be very difficult to 'retrieve' because of the barbs

Is it possible that the 'dagger' was 'toxin laden' with a poison ...or even faecal matter to insure infection ?

Regards David

Then, why make a scabbard for it?
And, in general, the scabbard is much more "professional" than the blade. And just imagine the ease with which the "dagger" can be drawn out or inserted.....
Makes no sense to me, unless we are talking about a "marriage". Or the Sudanese have a very perverted sense of humor.