Mystery knife - Hadendoa?

Iain · 24th July 2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

Hello all,

I've just acquired the knife you see in the pictures. The blade is reminiscent of a Hadendoa hook style blade, but the hilt is not the typical "X" shape. It is a rough piece of work and beat up by time and use, but I was curious and impulsive. And I love a mystery!

(I'm sorry the pictures are so terrible - they are the seller's.)

Any ideas?

Best Regards,

Dave A.

This looks more like a variation on a trombash from the Congo region to me than anything Sudanic.

Martin Lubojacky · 24th July 2013, 10:02 AM

Yes, I agree with Iain. But the style of the blade (forging/grooving) also resembles blades from the West Africa (Liberia)

24th July 2013, 10:02 AM	#2
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 847	Yes, I agree with Iain. But the style of the blade (forging/grooving) also resembles blades from the West Africa (Liberia)