Prestige Knife – Metal, Wood – Ikul – Kuba – Congo

Ancient Ikul prestige Knife in wood and metal – KUBA – D.R of Congo. Beautiful stylish blade with a nice patina of age.

This knife named Ikul, can also be considered as a short sword.

According to the book “De Fer et de Fierté”, page 228, it is indicated that this kind of blade would be of a Pyaang origin, a people of renowned forgers.

These knives are part of the equipment of every free man. The blade is either made of forged iron, red copper or aluminium.
Good condition with a beauttiful patina.