Central African Double Ngulu Sickle Blade Sword – Ex Gurkha Khukuri House

This replica of a Double Ngulu Sickle-Blade sword melds one of the most unique sword forms ever created with the rough and durable construction that EGKH is famous for. It is an excellent choice for those who wish to add a most unique African style sword to broaden the range of their collection or for those who wish to experience the extraordinary slicing power of the Double Ngulu in their backyard cutting session. The Ngulu was a sword that was forged as a sword used for executions. The strong symbolism of this execution sword also gave it a ceremonial purpose, as well as being a symbol of authority and dominion wielded by tribal chieftains.

The elaborately formed and forged 21.75″ blade of this Double Ngulu is of tempered 5160 high carbon steel with sharpened edges. The distal taper of the blade keeps it surprisingly easy to wield at 2 lbs 3 oz in weight whilst maintaining the forward-weighted momentum and mass that the Ngulu uses to deliver a level of deep slicing power that was once used for executions. The 4.75″ grip is crafted from carved wood which is tightly overlaid in brass wire and capped with a flared brass pommel. A thick stitched leather sheath with buttoned retaining straps is included.

The Double Ngulu sword, also known as Ngolo, Ngwolo, or Mbeli na Banzi, is a striking ceremonial weapon from the Ngombe and neighboring Bantu peoples of the Congo Basin in what is today the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Forged as a single continuous piece, it features a distinctive compound silhouette: a straight, often fullered upper blade that flows into a dramatic twin-sickle lower section, with an open circular ring at the midpoint and a forward-curving hook. This creates a massive, symmetrical form reminiscent of the ancient Egyptian khopesh, with sharp outer edges on the sickles and a non-cutting back. Primarily a symbol of prestige, rank, and authority rather than a battlefield weapon, it was historically associated with ritual executions by beheading and later became central to dances like the Likbeti, where it was used to sacrifice a goat. Its elaborate design—often paired with a wire-wrapped wooden hilt ending in distinctive pommels—embodies the blacksmithing skill and cultural symbolism of Central African societies, transforming a tool of judgment into a powerful emblem of status and heritage.