Sudanese Short Sword or Long Knife?

Iain · 31st July 2015, 10:10 PM

Hi Miguel,

My comment is based on a few aspects. Mainly to do with the shape and form of the blade.

The piece you have exhibited has rough "fullers" or grooves which are made by grinding, not forging, and the marks in the blade are a degenerative style of half moon marks, these are clear indications of non-European manufacture.

These factors in conjunction with the style of the hilt are why I would attribute this to the 20th century.

31st July 2015, 10:10 PM	#7
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Hi Miguel, My comment is based on a few aspects. Mainly to do with the shape and form of the blade. The piece you have exhibited has rough "fullers" or grooves which are made by grinding, not forging, and the marks in the blade are a degenerative style of half moon marks, these are clear indications of non-European manufacture. These factors in conjunction with the style of the hilt are why I would attribute this to the 20th century.