Long Flyssa Sword with Brass Scabbard

The Flyssa, the traditional sword of the Kabyles people of Algiers comes in very wide range of dimensions from 30 cm up to 100 cm. All share the same blade shape, long and slender, perfect for thrusting.

This  Fine Flyssa offered here is of long dimensions with a single edge blade of classical wedge cross section inlaid with brass decoration. The hilt is brass with  steel bolsters. Wood  scabbard  covered with chased brass (Very uncommon).

Blade length 25 1/2  inches (65 cm). Total length 31 inches (79 cm). Very good condition. Very impressive sword.