Sudan Dagger ?

Lew · 11th May 2009, 11:31 PM

A more recent example for comparison.

Warren McQ · 12th May 2009, 02:13 AM

Thanks Guys, the more I see of these knives the more esthetically pleasing I find the design. They look like a work of art rather then a weapon. Were these blades locally forged in Africa or were they imported and then assembled.

Thanks for the pic of the scabbard, I'd like to have one made for this knife if it's economically feasible.

I've got a few more African knives that I'll take pics of and see what you all think.

Warren in Arizona

Emanuel · 12th May 2009, 02:39 AM

Nice dagger, Warren. I especially like the handle.

Here are two more for comaprison, turn of the century (19th-20th) or so.

Cheers!
Emanuel

Lew · 12th May 2009, 02:54 AM

Manolo

Your top dagger is of the Omdurman style (thats my classification)

which was very popular during the late 1890s-1900 a nice example. Warrens seems more Hadendoa to me and probably dates from about 1918-45.

Lew

Emanuel · 12th May 2009, 03:21 AM

Yup, I remember the discussion we had when I got it. Was I a happy camper that day

The blade's got Umdurman written on it, so your classification is most applicable.

asomotif · 13th May 2009, 01:10 AM

Those addictive little arm daggers

Here is my example with fullered blade for comparison.

Best regards,
Willem

Rick · 13th May 2009, 02:08 AM

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11th May 2009, 11:31 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	A more recent example for comparison. Attached Images

12th May 2009, 02:39 AM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Nice dagger, Warren. I especially like the handle. Here are two more for comaprison, turn of the century (19th-20th) or so. Cheers! Emanuel Attached Images

12th May 2009, 03:21 AM	#5
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Yup, I remember the discussion we had when I got it. Was I a happy camper that day The blade's got Umdurman written on it, so your classification is most applicable. Last edited by Manolo; 12th May 2009 at 03:56 AM.

13th May 2009, 01:10 AM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	Those addictive little arm daggers Here is my example with fullered blade for comparison. Best regards, Willem Attached Images

12th May 2009, 02:13 AM	#2
Warren McQ Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40	Thanks Guys, the more I see of these knives the more esthetically pleasing I find the design. They look like a work of art rather then a weapon. Were these blades locally forged in Africa or were they imported and then assembled. Thanks for the pic of the scabbard, I'd like to have one made for this knife if it's economically feasible. I've got a few more African knives that I'll take pics of and see what you all think. Warren in Arizona

12th May 2009, 02:54 AM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Manolo Your top dagger is of the Omdurman style (thats my classification) which was very popular during the late 1890s-1900 a nice example. Warrens seems more Hadendoa to me and probably dates from about 1918-45. Lew

13th May 2009, 02:08 AM	#7
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