Shotel Sword

Description

African Shotel made around 1900. A tribal leader gifted this sword which I found at an Estate Sale. Restored by 2 time contestant and fan favorite from Forged in Fire Chad Osbourne. Chad dated the sword by the coin in the pommel and Chad also made the handle slightly longer. Comes with scabbard. No reserve auction! YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJxrsQTt9ms
The shotel is one of a number of swords with curved blades. It is a particularly striking looking blade, which appears fearsome and looks like it would inflict major damage. It has a more extreme shape than most other curved blades and it is almost semi-circular. At around 28 inches in length, it is extremely intimidating, and it is double edged, making it especially deadly.