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I am able to recreate the weapons depicted below upon request. When crafting each and every piece I use traditional methods governed by their cultural origins. I apologize, but I don't like displaying live pictures of a piece to be recreated. I prefer to keep the style of design the focus and not the physical recreation, being that each piece is hand made and will therefore display their own unique characteristics.

I will regularly remove designs from the site and replace them with sketchings of new designs so that I don't remake any one piece too often. The designs I remove may be re-posted in the near future upon my choosing. I do this to keep things fresh. Also, it allows me to present weapons found all over the African continent. Due to the irregularity of blade styles and various manners of hilts I offer, I ask that you please email to inquire about pricing. A 25% deposit will be needed to seal the deal and mainly for costs of materials. All types of woods and other materials used will be confirmed and established after email. I check my email regularly so, it shouldn't take me long to respond.

Design 1

A cut and thrust short sword of the Mongo, Kundu, and Konda tribes. Approximately 16 inch blade. Materials: 1050 Steel, Wood, and Brass.

Design 2

Dagger/ knife from northern Zaire. Approximately 10 inch blade. Materials: 1065 Steel, Wood, Leather, and Brass.

Design 3

Ilwoon, war sword of the Kuba. Blade approximately 19 inches. Materials: 1065 Steel, Wood. Please inqiure about sheath.

Design 4

A princely Afenatene (long sword) of the Asante. Approximately 32 inch blade. Clear evidence pointing to their northern calvary. Materials: 1065 Steel, Wood, Ray skin, and 24 Karat Gold leaf. Please inqiure about sheath.

Design 5

Heavy war Knobkerrie of the Zulu. Approximately 31 iches. Materials: Wood, Brass wrap/studs.

Design 6

Cut and thrust Fa (sword) of the Fang. Approximately 17 inch blade. Materials: 1060 Steel, Wood, Leather, and Brass.

Design 7

A noble's Akofena (war sword) of the Akan peoples. Blade approximately 19 inches. Materials: 1065 Steel, Wood, 24 Karat Gold Leaf. Please inquire about sheath.

Design 8

Fon war saber. Sabers similiar to this one, were also worn by the female warrior elite "Amazons" of Dahomey. Approximate blade sizes: 19-24 inches. Materials: 1065 Steel, Wood, Crimson Velvet, Brass, and Horse hair.