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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,567
Posted By A.alnakkas
Its a good dagger and not made yesterday. If...

Its a good dagger and not made yesterday. If that's what's worrying you, Harry.

Good pictures too, but reversed (which is fine) its my main language so you can trust me on this one. It says:...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2016, 03:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,567
Posted By A.alnakkas
a nice piece! :-) This is Saudi, and from...

a nice piece! :-)

This is Saudi, and from the later half of the 20th century. Although its not too old, its authentic and very well made. The maker is Mohammed AbdulMajid alBin Eissa of alHasa...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2016, 04:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,896
Posted By A.alnakkas
I believe the confusion arises by thinking that...

I believe the confusion arises by thinking that the iron fitted Syrian saifs are 19th century. This is problematic, as Syrian saifs from the 19th century whether in museums or in older pictures often...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,932
Posted By A.alnakkas
Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in...

Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia

A decent summary of the dance. Although I think some of the names are not correct.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dinIKjrgW0
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,206
Posted By A.alnakkas
Sad news. My condolences to his family.

Sad news. My condolences to his family.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 71,280
Posted By A.alnakkas
Saif made in the city of Ha'il. Blade is...

Saif made in the city of Ha'il. Blade is European? there is latin script on it that I cannot read.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,384
Posted By A.alnakkas
This is actually not true. The correct term Gusbi...

This is actually not true. The correct term Gusbi (pronounced Gasabi) refers to a blade type. And yes the style you linked is used by bedouins but its not called gusbi.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,151
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Harry, Buy books, lots of books. And try...

Hey Harry,

Buy books, lots of books. And try to specialize. The more you specialize into one region (the Muslim world is vast and each region is different) the less fakes end up in your...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 41,301
Posted By A.alnakkas
Availability. There is alot of old weapons coming...

Availability. There is alot of old weapons coming out of Afghanistan. These items along with modern ones are plenty in Middle Eastern markets, especially Oman, KSA and UAE. Sometimes in Qatar too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,384
Posted By A.alnakkas
A very good example! Gusbi is a term...

A very good example!



Gusbi is a term for blades. Steve Gracie's book talks about this type and others. Its a must have.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 41,301
Posted By A.alnakkas
Agree with Ariel, The brass pin and washer is a...

Agree with Ariel, The brass pin and washer is a common feature but the engraving looks very new. Blade looks old and decent though!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,911
Posted By A.alnakkas
Judging from the length compared to a man, those...

Judging from the length compared to a man, those spears seem short?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2015, 03:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,911
Posted By A.alnakkas
Interesting example. The brass decoration is...

Interesting example. The brass decoration is similarly found on Arabian spears from the Nejd region. All Arabian spears look the same in a way, but only Nejd has inlay of brass on their spears and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 71,280
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Richard, Can you email the photos, I...

Hey Richard,

Can you email the photos, I need high definition ones to zoom in.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 22,227
Posted By A.alnakkas
a very nice example! I am trying to read, think...

a very nice example! I am trying to read, think the script was more complete than this but so far it makes no sense to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,903
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Henk, Its a lovely piece and you are...

Hey Henk,

Its a lovely piece and you are right, its worth the effort :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 71,280
Posted By A.alnakkas
Nice earlier saif, Richard. I am very interested...

Nice earlier saif, Richard. I am very interested in seeing better images of the maker's name. As this is slightly earlier it will be immensely appreciated if the maker's name is shown.

As for the...
Forum: European Armoury 4th December 2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,321
Posted By A.alnakkas
not my field but blade looks like it was taken...

not my field but blade looks like it was taken off a tulwar. A common practice with some eastern European sellers.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 68,287
Posted By A.alnakkas
This is one in my collection. Some have copper or...

This is one in my collection. Some have copper or bronze inlay or slots on the shaft.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,199
Posted By A.alnakkas
I do not wish to derail this topic! will send you...

I do not wish to derail this topic! will send you an email.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,199
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey CharlesS, Wonderful stuff you have...

Hey CharlesS,

Wonderful stuff you have shown! random, off topic question; do you have Arabian spears? sorry and hope this does not derail the topic :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,553
Posted By A.alnakkas
That is quite a possibility. The mounts are Saudi...

That is quite a possibility. The mounts are Saudi government issued, during the later period of king AbdulAziz or certainly during the reign of King Saud.

The blade is of good quality, and the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,425
Posted By A.alnakkas
Nice gun. I always feel like getting into guns...

Nice gun. I always feel like getting into guns but shipping them seems like a nightmare!!

One side says Ma Sha Allah. The other.. I cant read it. Maybe someone who can read Persian can have better...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,005
Posted By A.alnakkas
I like those, the quality is nice, but are newly...

I like those, the quality is nice, but are newly made in Afghanistan as far as I know. Some are nicer, with all metal construction. The dealers from Afghanistan in Sharjah souq sell these often.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,553
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Richard, Any examples?

Hey Richard,

Any examples?
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