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Forum: Swap Forum 6th January 2023, 11:44 AM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
Persian dagger photos

Persian dagger photos
Forum: Swap Forum 6th January 2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,932
Posted By A.alnakkas
A group of daggers for sale.

Up for sale is a group of daggers of varied quality. Note that I will send additional info and photos upon request. If you know my email, contact me directly or drop a pm.

1- Indian version of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th November 2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,257
Posted By A.alnakkas
great catch! I wouldn't be surprised if this had...

great catch! I wouldn't be surprised if this had a 'mameluke' hilt. a tulwar hilt would work perfectly.

I personally would refit it as a modern dress sword in KSA or Qatar. They make quality...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,381
Posted By A.alnakkas
Thanks Teo, Those two examples are...

Thanks Teo,

Those two examples are interesting to me due to their unusual features such as the lockets which borrow from other styles. The first borrows from Arab swords usually found further...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 136,562
Posted By A.alnakkas
Quite an informative post as always, Jim. Though...

Quite an informative post as always, Jim. Though I beg to differ in this particular. There are plenty of heirlooms still surviving amongst a number of Omani families that due trace back to actual...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,778
Posted By A.alnakkas
Jambiya or Janbiya is a southern term. In the...

Jambiya or Janbiya is a southern term. In the levant the term was not in use for such daggers which was used commonly there beyond the Druze. There are various production centers with their distinct...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,381
Posted By A.alnakkas
Indeed the connection to Baluchi made swords is...

Indeed the connection to Baluchi made swords is quite strong. I've come across at least 4 of Omani shamshirs with obvious Baluch editions. The same can be seen with Baluch daggers which were in use...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,698
Posted By A.alnakkas
Use of any available, easily manipulated material...

Use of any available, easily manipulated material is expected but I've not seen cork before. But I did see soft plastics with strange colours before.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,698
Posted By A.alnakkas
While silverwire is quite common on Arab swords,...

While silverwire is quite common on Arab swords, it is not specifically an Arab only feature. Your sword could have been used in a wide area, but I lean towards a more simple Turkish production.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 33,458
Posted By A.alnakkas
Excellent post. There are other variants, and...

Excellent post. There are other variants, and nimchas that can be classified as Zanzibari but with Yemeni edits. Will add photos soon once I am in the condition to take them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,381
Posted By A.alnakkas
Excellent photography, Theo. It went to a good...

Excellent photography, Theo. It went to a good home. Also would love to see more of your Omani collection!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,752
Posted By A.alnakkas
Yes. These are Syrian. This type of heavily...

Yes. These are Syrian. This type of heavily fullered blades can be made in various styles, including short, double edged. Shibriya, Khanjar style etc.

This particular qama is fully made in Syria.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,095
Posted By A.alnakkas
Those brass dots on the tips are apparently added...

Those brass dots on the tips are apparently added later for value. But anyway, a great piece with a lovely blade!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,941
Posted By A.alnakkas
Modern day southern KSA. Good piece, made...

Modern day southern KSA.

Good piece, made of different parts, the chape and locket are Omani. They reuse older parts quite often.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,608
Posted By A.alnakkas
Many of them use social media. Instagram has...

Many of them use social media. Instagram has multiple accounts. Check:

@Sword_Ghaith

@Sword_qatar

@albidaa

Farres Ahmed Bader I believe still takes projects. So do various other makers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,608
Posted By A.alnakkas
Osman is a very skilled smith and I totally...

Osman is a very skilled smith and I totally recommend working with him. He also sticks to accurate period designs and dimensions. I’ve handled and owned multiple pieces of his productions and he is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 36,738
Posted By A.alnakkas
Omani silverwork. Those tend to have imported...

Omani silverwork. Those tend to have imported blades. Scabbard looks like a later addition.
Forum: Swap Forum 24th March 2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,525
Posted By A.alnakkas
no.1 and no.3 no longer available

no.1 and no.3 no longer available
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd March 2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,525
Posted By A.alnakkas
Bump: sword no2 no longer available.

Bump: sword no2 no longer available.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,419
Posted By A.alnakkas
Perhaps you should ask yourself this question, my...

Perhaps you should ask yourself this question, my friend.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,419
Posted By A.alnakkas
Other side says Om Durman ام درمان

Other side says Om Durman ام درمان
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,419
Posted By A.alnakkas
it may look like the date 1990 but its the word...

it may look like the date 1990 but its the word الخرطوم Khartoum upside down.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,464
Posted By A.alnakkas
Thanks for sharing, Gp. I wrote this for...

Thanks for sharing, Gp.

I wrote this for Matthew Forde’s website. Original article can be found here:

https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.com/articles

Hopefully that soon all the information...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
Lovely thread. My computer is not working so I...

Lovely thread. My computer is not working so I cannot share images but the shibriya with the fullered blade is the 4th I’ve seen with such a blade. One in my collection dates to 1228 hijri with a...
Forum: Swap Forum 18th January 2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,525
Posted By A.alnakkas
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