Ethiopian gile knife






length: 8 3/4"
blade: 5 1/4"
blade width: 1 3/8"
grip: 3"
guard: 1 1/2"
weight: 2 oz

Late 1900's small gile knife from the Danakil people of Ethiopia/Somalia. Stiff blade, aluminum handle, traditional scabbard of leather, wood, cowhide, and wire wrap.


10/21/02

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