The kaskara is a type of traditional sword, which is characteristic of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea. [1] The blade of the kaskara was usually about a yard long, double edged and with a spatulate tip. While most surviving examples are from the 19th century, the type is believed to have originated around the early 14th century, and may represent a ...

The kaskara is characteristic of the western parts of that broad African savanna region known as the Sudan, areas now part of Chad and Sudan (the country).

2022年8月14日 · The kaskara is found in Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea. Its design may be based on medieval Arabic swords. Kaskara blades average a yard in length and are double-edged. Many feature Islamic inscriptions. Hilts have simple cross-guards with ornate grips. Scholars categorize kaskara swords based on grip design. Common motifs include diamonds, stars ...

2024年11月6日 · Inspired by European and Middle Eastern swords, the Kaskara dates back to the Middle Ages and reflects a blend of North African and Sudanese cultures. Simple to use, easy to produce, and effective in battle formations, Kaskaras were popular among many African tribes in Northeast Africa.

This Broadsword, known as a KASKARA, is a lovely example of the principal weapon carried by the Mahdi's warriors. These were desert people and had modeled the broadsword on those carried by the European Crusaders in the 14th century.

2023年6月13日 · Kaskara (Sudan) The Kaskara, originating from Sudan, is a renowned African sword notable for its distinctive features. This straight sword boasts a double-edged blade and gains its uniqueness from the T-shaped or cross-shaped pommel on its hilt.

Straight-bladed swords with cruciform guards and disk-shaped pommels, known as kaskaras, are typical of the Sahara region, particularly Sudan. While the hilt of this example was locally made, the fine blade of crucible (“watered”) steel is Iranian and bears the name of Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, who ruled Iran from 1848 to 1896.

Sudanese kaskara sword – a fascinating sword from the Mahdist rebellion period in Sudan. The sword is mounted in a large lizard skin which covers the entire sword scabbard. The head of the lizard appears just below the sword sheath entrance, a pair of hind legs survive further down the length of the sword.

The kaskara was a type of broadsword characteristic of Sudan and Chad. The blade of the kaskara was usually about a yard long, double edged and with a spatul...

2009年8月6日 · Many of these carry swords and the Mahdists often used to organise their swordsmen into units (more on this shortly). The characteristic sword of the Beja, as accurately modelled by the Perries, is known as the kaskara.