Assagai

Locally called "Ixwa", it is historically used all over Africa before the introduction of fire arms. Used as a close combat stabbing weapon, the Assagai is a javelin like shaft used for throwing, and made of wood with a foot long pointed iron blade.

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Historical African Weaponry

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