Kaskara
Type of sword characteristic of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea
Why this is trending
Interest in “Kaskara” spiked on Wikipedia on 2026-02-25.
Categorised under History, this article fits a familiar pattern. History articles often trend on anniversaries of notable events, when historical parallels are drawn in the news, or following popular media portrayals.
By monitoring millions of daily Wikipedia page views, GlyphSignal helps you spot cultural moments as they happen and understand the stories behind the numbers.
Key Takeaways
- The kaskara is a type of traditional sword, which is characteristic of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea.
- 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.
- 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.
- theknohlcollection.
- ultimateknivesandgear.
The kaskara is a type of traditional sword, which is characteristic of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea. 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
External links
- Photograph of a Kaskar
- https://www.theknohlcollection.com/portfolio/detail/west-african-mandinka-dress-sword/
- https://www.ultimateknivesandgear.com/resources/history/item/484-kaskara
- http://www.arms2armor.com/Swords/kaskara.htm
Content sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0
