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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 localized survival of the straight, double-edged medieval Arab sword. The kaskara was worn horizontally across the back or between the upper arm and thorax. According to British Museum curator Christopher Spring, "in the central and eastern Sudan, from Chad through Darfur and across to the Red Sea province, the straight, double-edged swords known as kaskara were an essential possession of most men."

References

^ Wills, Chuck (2006). Weaponry: An Illustrated History. Irvington, NY: Hylas Publishing. pp. 90–91. ISBN 978-1-59258-127-6.

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[1] Wills, Chuck (2006). Weaponry: An Illustrated History. Irvington, NY: Hylas Publishing. pp. 90–91. ISBN 978-1-59258-127-6.

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v t e African traditional weapons and bladed tools
Swords	Akrafena Billao Cimpaba Flyssa Ida Ikul Kaskara Khopesh Nimcha Ngulu Shotel Takoba
Daggers & knives	Mambele Onzil Seme Sengese Trumbash
Choppers & machetes	Nzappa zap
Impact weapons	Iklwa
Pole or spear weapons	Assegai
Flexible weapons	Knobkierie Rungu
Miscellaneous weapons	Sjambok
Shields	Nguni shield Glagwa Nguba