Hadendoa dagger
length: 13"
Classic example of the dagger used by the Hadendoa people of Eritrea, exactly as pictured
on p.104 of "African Arms and Armor" by Christopher Spring. Smooth hardwood
hilt, unusually curved blade is diamond cross-sectioned and sharp on both
edges from hilt to point. No scabbard.
blade: 8 1/2"
blade width: 1 5/16" at base
grip: 4 1/2"
guard: 4"
04/03/02