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Old 28th October 2014, 12:04 PM   #1
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Default Two unusual African knives with brass hilts

These are a recent acquisition. I've seen knives occasionally from West Africa with brass/bronze hilts, but not this type. One seems to be a Sudan arm dagger and the other an East/Central African utility or agricultural piece.

Has anyone seen anything comparable ? Comments, references etc., are welcome.

The curved knife has an edge only on the convex side.
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Old 2nd November 2014, 12:30 PM   #2
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Anyone have some ideas about these pieces ?
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Old 2nd November 2014, 01:57 PM   #3
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Hi Colin, nothing similar really comes to mind, although I have to say more of a Congo, central African vibe occurs to me. But I sadly have no reference to anything comparable.
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