"Sudanese Short Sword Known As Kaskara - Sudan, Probably Mahdist Wife"
Sudanese Short Sword Known as Kaskara - Sudan, Probably Mahdist WifeInteresting short version of the kaskara. Wooden handle covered with a large reptile's paw. Cruciform guard. Locally forged double-edged blade. Leather and reptile skin scabbard. Length 632grLength without scabbard 480grBlade length 68cmWeight 63.5cmWeight without scabbard 46cm