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drac2k 23rd July 2022 05:18 PM

Yemenite Saif ?
 
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I recently got this saif and after looking at all of the similar swords, I'm guessing that this sword is from Yemen. Further guesses are that it has a European blade and that the scabbard has been recovered within the last 50 years. I haven't a clue why there is a brass insert in the tip.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

ariel 23rd July 2022 07:05 PM

Very likely.
The handle reminds popular Yemenite handles with karabela-liked pommel and the diagonal wrapping of the scabbard was also popular in Yemen.
One can call it a “ variant”, IMHO.

drac2k 23rd July 2022 07:32 PM

Thanks for the input; any idea what the brass insert at the end of the tip is about?

A.alnakkas 23rd July 2022 09:31 PM

Those brass dots on the tips are apparently added later for value. But anyway, a great piece with a lovely blade!

drac2k 23rd July 2022 09:48 PM

Thank you


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