Help with an African knife

Gavin Nugent · 31st March 2008, 10:48 AM

This is one of 2 African knives I have here. Overall this one is 52cms long in the scabbard and 49.5cms long without the scabbard. The images do speak better than what I could do to describe it. The pattern carved into the wood reminds me of a crocodile's back to some degree. The scabbard is 2 pieces of wood held together at the base by what I beleive looks like animal sinew. The reverse of the scabbard has no carving.
What is it, where did it come from and PM me if you can help with the question I am not supposed to ask here.

thanks

Gav

31st March 2008, 10:48 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Help with an African knife This is one of 2 African knives I have here. Overall this one is 52cms long in the scabbard and 49.5cms long without the scabbard. The images do speak better than what I could do to describe it. The pattern carved into the wood reminds me of a crocodile's back to some degree. The scabbard is 2 pieces of wood held together at the base by what I beleive looks like animal sinew. The reverse of the scabbard has no carving. What is it, where did it come from and PM me if you can help with the question I am not supposed to ask here. thanks Gav Attached Images