Sudanese arm dagger
length: 10 1/8"
The height of 1800's North African concealed weapons technology, this dagger
was made to be worn strapped to the upper arm underneath your burnoose. A
great last-ditch weapon when your jezzail is empty and your kaskara has
snapped, or maybe this was just an everyday utility knife. It does go a way
towards explaining why those wily desert marauders often stood around hugging
themselves with their hands up their sleeves.
An exquisite little dagger, exactly as pictured and described on page 21 of
Stone's Glossary. Thin blade etched incised with decorative lines parallel
to the blade edges, wooden handle sewn with tight leather, thick embossed
lether sheath. This piece was definetly someone's well worn and well
traveled every day knife, but it's in great shape for it's age. Circa early
to mid 1800's.
blade: 6 1/8"
blade width: 1"
grip: 4"
