Help identify

Kirk · 19th August 2012, 03:00 AM

Its length and weight reflects the attributes of a short sword. I first thought Tebu as well, but the pommel seems too round and the point, not really a point at all.

Atlantia · 19th August 2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirk

Its length and weight reflects the attributes of a short sword. I first thought Tebu as well, but the pommel seems too round and the point, not really a point at all.

Indeed. If it's tebu it's somewhat atypical, but I do love these anomalies!
Or if it's a variation of this type of dagger from the Tuareg(?) then it's still an interesting variation with the ususual grip.

Iain · 19th August 2012, 11:45 AM

The style is found among several ethnic groups so personally I wouldn't be able to offer a precise attribution based off of these photos.

The use of a metal rather than leather grip is interesting and reflects some of the styling of takouba. Of particular interest in terms of dating this, the guard and pommel base appear to be aluminium? Quick thoughts would be 20th century.

Overall its a very attractive piece with some unusual characteristics. The nub is not particularly unusual, I've seen it quite a few times before. As time permits I will try to dig around for some photos of other pieces I've seen with this over the years.

19th August 2012, 03:00 AM	#1
Kirk Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. Posts: 11	Its length and weight reflects the attributes of a short sword. I first thought Tebu as well, but the pommel seems too round and the point, not really a point at all.

19th August 2012, 11:45 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	The style is found among several ethnic groups so personally I wouldn't be able to offer a precise attribution based off of these photos. The use of a metal rather than leather grip is interesting and reflects some of the styling of takouba. Of particular interest in terms of dating this, the guard and pommel base appear to be aluminium? Quick thoughts would be 20th century. Overall its a very attractive piece with some unusual characteristics. The nub is not particularly unusual, I've seen it quite a few times before. As time permits I will try to dig around for some photos of other pieces I've seen with this over the years.