New African (?) sickle knife

Freddy · 28th November 2010, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the input, guys.

The blade is 8 mm thick near the handle.

I've examined this piece this weekend and although the handle looks African, the blade doesn't. It just doesn't feel 'African'.

And yeah, the blade is a bit shaped like a kukri....and very sharp.

The ferule between the handle and the blade is not new. Judging from the patina, it has been there quite some time.

Could be a tool, but could also be a weapon. Why would anyone bother to embellish the handle of his tool with nails ?

Weight of this piece is just over 700 grams.

28th November 2010, 07:59 PM	#9
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Thanks for the input, guys. The blade is 8 mm thick near the handle. I've examined this piece this weekend and although the handle looks African, the blade doesn't. It just doesn't feel 'African'. And yeah, the blade is a bit shaped like a kukri....and very sharp. The ferule between the handle and the blade is not new. Judging from the patina, it has been there quite some time. Could be a tool, but could also be a weapon. Why would anyone bother to embellish the handle of his tool with nails ? Weight of this piece is just over 700 grams.