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Modern knives killing abarait trade among the Turkana

Joseph Apangipen displaying his wrist knife at Nawoitorong village, Turkana County. [Mike Ekutan, Standard]

Revered among men, the traditional wrist knife known as abarait has its significance among the Turkana community.

It is made from a circular iron blade inserted in a protective leather sheath and its outer edge is very sharp.

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