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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2014, 01:22 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
And Ibrahim, you may want to wait abit before...

And Ibrahim, you may want to wait abit before contacting the national museum. They are closed until November. But you may also want to contact bait alzubair which has an extensive collection of Omani...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2014, 01:17 PM
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Views: 20,975
Posted By A.alnakkas
No they wont. Atleast not the Omanis I met in...

No they wont. Atleast not the Omanis I met in Muscat and Nizwa. I have mentioned your whole hypothesis and they find it quite hilarious actually. And all the swords they have shown as private...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2014, 09:33 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
A nice authentic Katara. The blade is European...

A nice authentic Katara. The blade is European and called "abu Falaj" in Oman. These old blades are highly sought after by collectors in Oman. I have had the pleasure to visit Oman this month, and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,769
Posted By A.alnakkas
Its a beautiful blade, I wanted to get it. Glad...

Its a beautiful blade, I wanted to get it. Glad you did.

I dont know why everyone assuming here that hollow ground is a European feature? I have seen and owned Persian and Indian blades with this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,981
Posted By A.alnakkas
Yes, a lovely European blade that was meant to...

Yes, a lovely European blade that was meant to have a good polish :-)

One of my Qatari friends uses a clauberg for Ardha, he was once cleaning it while etching a wootz blade. Some of the etchant...
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,927
Posted By A.alnakkas
Yes, a lovely European blade that was meant to...

Yes, a lovely European blade that was meant to have a good polish :-)

One of my Qatari friends uses a clauberg for Ardha, he was once cleaning it while etching a wootz blade. Some of the etchant...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,151
Posted By A.alnakkas
Exactly what I thought when I saw this xD

Exactly what I thought when I saw this xD
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 276,742
Posted By A.alnakkas
You have been disrespecting members who have...

You have been disrespecting members who have debated you all the time. I guess perhaps, you should listen to your own advice. And I guess, thinking an argument is bullshit counts as disrespectful to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 276,742
Posted By A.alnakkas
So basically, Ibrahim's argument to be summed up...

So basically, Ibrahim's argument to be summed up about the straight Omani saif (called kattara by western collectors but confirmed to be simply called saif by Omanis while the curved version is named...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
Both sides are ridged.

Both sides are ridged.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
Supposedly some Arab spears look like that Somali...

Supposedly some Arab spears look like that Somali one too :/ hmmm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
These are supposedly Arabian spears. So I guess...

These are supposedly Arabian spears. So I guess it is Arabian... now the script... could be Arabic but I am not being able to read it? Its currently in Qatar and should be sent to me later on.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
Arabian spears look like this too. The blade has...

Arabian spears look like this too. The blade has excellent quality.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
Spearhead for comments

Hello,

I have bought this spearhead, I thought its Indian judging by the quality but could be north African?

Once cleaned, some script appeared on the socket.
Forum: Swap Forum 19th July 2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,661
Posted By A.alnakkas
Me is looking still :D

Me is looking still :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,681
Posted By A.alnakkas
very cool! you know my collection of saifs, there...

very cool! you know my collection of saifs, there is always a simple one around too! they have a spirit to them :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 1,562,969
Posted By A.alnakkas
I agree with Ibrahim. Bahrain and al Ahsa are...

I agree with Ibrahim. Bahrain and al Ahsa are historically connected and often ruled by the same dynasties. Also, the khanjars used in the bahrain island and alAhsa (including Qatar) are identical...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,505
Posted By A.alnakkas
Cant say much about the restoration but yes this...

Cant say much about the restoration but yes this is Syrian with silver lines. You need to be careful as those easily peel off. Good luck!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,808
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Sancar, It is true that there is a...

Hey Sancar,

It is true that there is a decline in quality, but some very fine items are still being made in KSA and other countries. Sadly, I couldnt afford to have one made for me!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,083
Posted By A.alnakkas
Southern Saudi examples from DaveS collection: ...

Southern Saudi examples from DaveS collection:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18091
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,083
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hello Yes Ehsa is Alhasa :D I am using my...

Hello

Yes Ehsa is Alhasa :D I am using my accent again >.> sorry.

The silver work is from Alhasa, some swordmakers still exist there too!

I included an example from my collection. An...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,736
Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Stu, I thought that to be very odd too!...

Hey Stu,

I thought that to be very odd too! its a normal piece.. authentic but not that great... not worth 2500 dollars for sure.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,083
Posted By A.alnakkas
this example is very interesting. It could be a 9...

this example is very interesting. It could be a 9 ringer example which is uncommon but exists.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,083
Posted By A.alnakkas
Jambiyas can be used in different region and...

Jambiyas can be used in different region and often repaired/fixed using methods different from its place of origin.

The khanjar scabbard you show is identical to Ehsa work (which is very similar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,083
Posted By A.alnakkas
Thats a nice scabbard. Its Saudi work, not Omani....

Thats a nice scabbard. Its Saudi work, not Omani. You have a pm :-)
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