A breath-taking Kaskara with silver mounts -- myArmoury.com

Manouchehr M.

The straight sword of Sudan kaskara comes in different variations and quality. There have been lots of talk about some of these swords mounted with signed earlier and late European blades. The piece I am showing you is really unique and has one of the best blades I have ever handled on a kaskara. The blade is so sharp that you can cut a paper with no effort!! I am not exaggerating! This is the original polish and no secondary bevel has been put on the blade. We have been discussing about the origin of this blade and up to know no one knows for sure whether local or European. One thing for sure is that the blade harmonics is superb and excellent. The blade as mentioned above is frighteningly sharp.
The fittings are marvellous, just take a look at the silverwork. In the middle of the handle there is a crocodile belly skin. This sword is quite old and the unique dark almost black color of the scabbard is really interesting as you know average kaskaras scabbards come in brown / oxen red scabbards. Enjoy these pics go for the first time on the net.

By courtesy of Oriental Arms

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sat 06 Dec, 2003 10:20 am Post subject:

Another pic

By courtesy of Oriental Arms

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sat 06 Dec, 2003 10:21 am Post subject:

Look at the blade

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sat 06 Dec, 2003 10:22 am Post subject:

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sat 06 Dec, 2003 10:22 am Post subject:

another

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sat 06 Dec, 2003 10:23 am Post subject:

The scabbard fitting

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Sun 07 Dec, 2003 9:08 am Post subject:

Beutiful piece,
But why does the end of the scabbard flare out almost spear like in shape,?

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sun 07 Dec, 2003 9:17 am Post subject:

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Sun 07 Dec, 2003 2:45 pm Post subject:

Hi Manoucher,
Is the feature cosmetic-some form of tooling purpose,
Or does it lean towards a religious or clan style reason,
Best,
Lee.
Some of the other pics of items you have posted are stunning examples,
In your collection do you focus on antiques or do tou have modern made inspired pieces,
i ask mainly because the same as alot of people i have followed items similar to things you have posted,but on auction sites and am sometimes amazed at what they fetch,
one wootz persian sabre i followed went for an amazing sum,
Have you checked out Michael D,Long's site they have some very nice stuff you may find interesting,
Best,
Lee

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Sun 07 Dec, 2003 8:57 pm Post subject:

Taylor David Bolinger · Posted: Mon 08 Dec, 2003 3:39 pm Post subject:

Wow. I found one almost identical to that in my attic the other day. I was gonna post pics before too long.

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Tue 09 Dec, 2003 11:34 am Post subject:

HI Manoucher,
Thanks for the answer,
Wow ,getting to check out all this stuff first hand and asked to do it,
They must be some good days,
Best,
Lee

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Tue 09 Dec, 2003 1:37 pm Post subject:

Ciaran Flanagan · Posted: Thu 11 Dec, 2003 3:29 am Post subject:

There was one of these for sale at a local market for €350. If its similar quailty would you say its a good deal??

Ciaran

Manouchehr M. · Posted: Thu 11 Dec, 2003 3:37 am Post subject:

I have to see the pics before making any judgements. The piece I posted is of excellent quality and definitely in much higher price ranges. The avergae kaskara with red leather scabbard start from 350 up to 700. The better pieces much more expensive than that. It all depends and I need pics.

Regards

Manoucher