Strange Sudanese Blade

Valjhun · 15th May 2008, 10:13 AM

That is a Hadendoa blade. It should have an X hilt.

Bill M · 15th May 2008, 12:30 PM

Like this?

Bill M · 15th May 2008, 12:33 PM

Lew's blade -- for later reference

Lew · 15th May 2008, 04:28 PM

Thanks All

I knew that the blade was from a X hilt dagger what is interesting is this is the first time I saw this style of blade decorated with a crocodile motif

. Until now I have only seen this design on straight bladed daggers.

Lew

Tim Simmons · 15th May 2008, 06:00 PM

Lew, it cannot be too hard to find an "x" hilt for such an interesting blade

. Beautiful engraving.

VANDOO · 15th May 2008, 06:35 PM

PERHAPS IT IS A VARIATION FROM A DIFFERENT GROUP IN THE HADENDOA TRIBAL GROUP.? THE ANGLE OF THE BEND IS A LOT SHARPER THAN I HAVE SEEN ON ANY OTHER EXAMPLE (NOTE THAT IT FORMS AN ACTUAL POINT) AND AS POINTED OUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BLADE WITH ENGRAVED DESIGNS. THEY ARE USUALLY PLAIN ON THE OLD AND THE NEW ONES AND I HAVE SEEN MANY OF THEM.
THE BLADE DOES APPEAR TO HAVE SOME AGE SO I WOULD GUESS IT IS NOT A MODERN MADE ONE , MADE TO APPEAL MORE TO TOURISTS, SO THAT WOULD NOT ACCOUNT FOR NEVER HAVING SEEN SUCH AN EXAMPLE BEFORE.
NICE CATCH AT A VERY GOOD PRICE.

Jim McDougall · 15th May 2008, 07:28 PM

Interesting addition of the kaskara type fullering inscribed in the blade.

15th May 2008, 12:30 PM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Like this? Attached Images

15th May 2008, 12:33 PM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Lew's blade -- for later reference Attached Images

15th May 2008, 10:13 AM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	That is a Hadendoa blade. It should have an X hilt.

15th May 2008, 04:28 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Thanks All I knew that the blade was from a X hilt dagger what is interesting is this is the first time I saw this style of blade decorated with a crocodile motif . Until now I have only seen this design on straight bladed daggers. Lew

15th May 2008, 06:00 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,939	Lew, it cannot be too hard to find an "x" hilt for such an interesting blade . Beautiful engraving.

15th May 2008, 06:35 PM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	PERHAPS IT IS A VARIATION FROM A DIFFERENT GROUP IN THE HADENDOA TRIBAL GROUP.? THE ANGLE OF THE BEND IS A LOT SHARPER THAN I HAVE SEEN ON ANY OTHER EXAMPLE (NOTE THAT IT FORMS AN ACTUAL POINT) AND AS POINTED OUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BLADE WITH ENGRAVED DESIGNS. THEY ARE USUALLY PLAIN ON THE OLD AND THE NEW ONES AND I HAVE SEEN MANY OF THEM. THE BLADE DOES APPEAR TO HAVE SOME AGE SO I WOULD GUESS IT IS NOT A MODERN MADE ONE , MADE TO APPEAL MORE TO TOURISTS, SO THAT WOULD NOT ACCOUNT FOR NEVER HAVING SEEN SUCH AN EXAMPLE BEFORE. NICE CATCH AT A VERY GOOD PRICE.

15th May 2008, 07:28 PM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,744	Interesting addition of the kaskara type fullering inscribed in the blade.