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Forum: Swap Forum 27th February 2014, 08:21 PM
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Views: 4,877
Posted By A.alnakkas
Arab sabers/swords wanted

if anyone have any for sale, I'll have a look. I collect these not only as preference but also is potential research. Blade quality is not my main interest so whether its wootz, local blade or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,554
Posted By A.alnakkas
Ahad: email me at AAlnakkas(at)gmail(dot)com I'll...

Ahad: email me at AAlnakkas(at)gmail(dot)com I'll email you some things that will help you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,331
Posted By A.alnakkas
Why is there an assumption that tight placed pins...

Why is there an assumption that tight placed pins are only found on horn items? there are different examples with wood hilts.

the technique is old and done on various types, the recent pins are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,554
Posted By A.alnakkas
Salam Ahad, It is not اصضا it is اصفهان but...

Salam Ahad,

It is not اصضا it is اصفهان but the noon ن placed on top next to Assadullah. This is common in calligraphy.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2014, 04:50 PM
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Views: 13,554
Posted By A.alnakkas
Salam Ahad, This says "Amal Assadullah...

Salam Ahad,

This says "Amal Assadullah Asfahani" or work of Assadullah of Asfahan. This sword is 17th to 19th century most likely so no, it did not belong to Imam Ali (RA)

The name Assadullah...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2014, 02:50 PM
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Views: 11,331
Posted By A.alnakkas
its a lovely piece regardless whether it is wood...

its a lovely piece regardless whether it is wood or horn. The wood appears of excellent quality and I remember an Omani friend mentioned a type of local wood that had excellent endurance... I dont...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,331
Posted By A.alnakkas
A nice old piece. The hilt is wood even though...

A nice old piece. The hilt is wood even though the fiberous structure seems like rhino but on closer inspection it seems more like wood than rhino. You have it in hand though.

There could be a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,912
Posted By A.alnakkas
hello, This is a nice southern Iraqi dagger....

hello,

This is a nice southern Iraqi dagger. Its an authentic piece and it seems that they still make those there. Handle is likely to be ox horn.
Forum: Swap Forum 10th February 2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,304
Posted By A.alnakkas
Sold

Sold
Forum: Swap Forum 9th February 2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,304
Posted By A.alnakkas
I also will look at offers and can trade for Arab...

I also will look at offers and can trade for Arab sabers and jambiyas.
Forum: Swap Forum 9th February 2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,304
Posted By A.alnakkas
Two wootz Shamshirs for sale

Up for Sale is two Afghan (?) wootz shamshirs.

1- top shamshir. A nice blade with Crystalline wootz pattern, excellent condition, no nicks and has a skillfully made scarf weld only 2 inches in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,288
Posted By A.alnakkas
Excellent pieces of Saudi production. It is...

Excellent pieces of Saudi production. It is likely made in southern KSA in any of the following cities: Jazaan, Najran, Khamees Mushait or Taif. These are nice, the newer ones rarely come with the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,936
Posted By A.alnakkas
Modern blade likely made yesterday. Its made in...

Modern blade likely made yesterday. Its made in immitation of Persian trade blades. I have seen identical ones before on ebay but with a different hilt type.

The inscriptions are rubbish :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 47,659
Posted By A.alnakkas
a very nice piece. Interesting how this blade...

a very nice piece. Interesting how this blade style was used from Maghrib to Sudan and Oman... very well travelled :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,690
Posted By A.alnakkas
Nice dharia. Congrats mate. Agree with Stu...

Nice dharia. Congrats mate.

Agree with Stu on his analysis but I dont think the blade is machine made, but agree on the time line.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,125
Posted By A.alnakkas
the inscription reminds me of ones found on...

the inscription reminds me of ones found on modern indian tourist items. This not to suggest that the piece is fake, not at all... but the inscription might be added recently and with the top...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,199
Posted By A.alnakkas
a fine piece! though I have a feeling that this...

a fine piece! though I have a feeling that this was not meant to be etched.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,662
Posted By A.alnakkas
Nice collection. Show us some close ups! I...

Nice collection. Show us some close ups!

I am only recently married, but wife already not making a place for my collection :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,934
Posted By A.alnakkas
a very nice piece. Is the blade flexible? what...

a very nice piece. Is the blade flexible? what are those holes inside the fullers?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,123
Posted By A.alnakkas
Ivory hilted khanjars are rare but not due to the...

Ivory hilted khanjars are rare but not due to the rarity of the material but because of function. Ivory is heavy which makes it uncomfortable and (eventually) not that beautiful to wear. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,123
Posted By A.alnakkas
Nice one Steve, I was the under bidder :-) glad...

Nice one Steve, I was the under bidder :-) glad you got it though!

Its ivory as far as I know and a nice old piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,132
Posted By A.alnakkas
thanks Teodor. I forgot about a sign on the...

thanks Teodor. I forgot about a sign on the blade. Seems to be old but later to the blade?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,132
Posted By A.alnakkas
I think so. I can see some letters there.

I think so. I can see some letters there.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,132
Posted By A.alnakkas
Persian? Qama for comments.

hey all,

I got this qama, I dont have it yet but its in good hands.

The blade appears to have a pattern, turkish ribbon? My guess that this piece is Persian, the green scabbard is certainly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,610
Posted By A.alnakkas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfayu5r-Na4 ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfayu5r-Na4

This is an excellent video showing the Qatari variation of the Ardha.

Note at 0:50 it shows a glimpse of an art that seems restricted to Qatar and...
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