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Billao - also known as a belawa, is a horn-hilted Somali shortsword. It served most notably as a close-quarters weapon in the Dervish State, at the turn of the 20th century.
Hi, I have a similar blade and I'm pretty sure you and I have a Billao - also known as a belawa, a horn-hilted Somali shortsword. It served most notably as a close-quarters weapon in the Dervish Stat...