A tale around a solid silver sword guard

[Dom]

In the 80’s I bought from Yemeni souk in Jeddah KSA
a solid silver sword guard.
On that time, a blade additionned to a scabbard was out of my finances … :shrug:

Later, in France, I found a sword without scabbard,
the guard was very commun, but the blade was attractive,
at that time, my knowledge was very light and I wasn’t know at all the origines of that arm. :o

Then, when I saw the pictures for the same sword, but complet,
(http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=1208)
I did my best to see my dream become realty.

In Syria, Damascus, taking avantage for a discovery of the country,
I took with me my sword, and look for someone able to create a nice scabbard for a reasonable price. :p

Here we are for the result :D
- scabbard Turkish fashion
- in that the scabbard is slit from the mouth along the spine side for about 11 cm. to allow the sharply curved blade to be withdrawn,
- scabbard cover with buffalo leather and silver mounts,
- decorated with three silver scabbard rings


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Dom

[Battara]

Very nice saif!

[Jim McDougall]

WOW! very well done Dom, that is indeed a beautiful Hadhrami sabre! It is interesting that these often had the scabbards made separately, just as you have done with this example. So in effect you are following a long standing tradition.
It always makes me happy to see these old warriors saved.Thank you Dom.
All the best,
Jim

[ALEX]

I second Jim's feelings... especially when the tradition is followed in a most professional manner and by an artist from multi-generation Damascus swordsmith family. Great sword and even greater story, Dom!!!