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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2016, 08:15 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
Saudi researchers I have contacted suggest that...

Saudi researchers I have contacted suggest that some khanjars in Hijaz were made by Ottoman craftsmen. But non provided an example for me to view and compare to ones I tracked to Arab makers. Could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2016, 08:12 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
This is a Ahsa production for the Saudi...

This is a Ahsa production for the Saudi government as gifts and dress. It is based on the Hijazi style but with some minor editions. The style while cannot be found in documents, appears to have been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2016, 08:08 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
But another similar style is the Hijazi I have...

But another similar style is the Hijazi I have spoken about. Earliest examples trace to Hijaz and is part of the dress of the Shareefs. The style is very similar to the 'early' Dojan style just...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2016, 08:04 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
Though the Dojani khanjar shares common designs...

Though the Dojani khanjar shares common designs with Omani styles (some later makers adopted more Omani features) it is though, a later evolution of the style shared in these images.

Both these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2016, 08:37 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
Hey Kronckow, These are made in Syria, some...

Hey Kronckow,

These are made in Syria, some are well made but the majority have extremely weak hilt construction. I'd be cautious with it. Its a nice wall hanger, my first ever saif is similar to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2016, 10:05 AM
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Views: 23,559
Posted By A.alnakkas
Good point. But requires a conplicated answer....

Good point. But requires a conplicated answer. The general shape of the khanjar is that of tourist khanjars made to sell to tourists. But the quality is excellent, I would say its a good authentic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2016, 04:45 AM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
That assuming that the "wustah" dagger is...

That assuming that the "wustah" dagger is properly identified. I would have a look at the back side first and do recall wanting to contact them.

As for the stamps in the back, the most common is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,427
Posted By A.alnakkas
The Saudi Dojan Khanjar

So in order to dismiss much of the misinformation regarding a rather interesting style of dagger I decided to write a little of the information I gathered thus far.

- the modern name of this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2016, 09:03 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
Ariel, this particular khanjar style and its...

Ariel, this particular khanjar style and its naming can be confusing, but the name is not a reference to the Sayeds, but to the Sa'eedi royal family of Oman.

Sa'eedi = سعيدي with the letter ع...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2016, 08:59 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
there is no flower tribe. Southern Arabs include...

there is no flower tribe. Southern Arabs include the wearing of flowers on their heads and sometimes on their necks.

Bedouins often photographed with flowers on their heads are the bedouins of...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th August 2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
1500$ shipping included - ask if you have any...

1500$ shipping included - ask if you have any questions my friend will answer to his best ability.
Forum: Swap Forum 26th August 2016, 12:54 AM
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Views: 3,400
Posted By A.alnakkas
Looking For Shibriyas

I am interested in finding more old shibriyas. Let me know if you want to let go of any.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,885
Posted By A.alnakkas
Roland, I quite like your restorations, could you...

Roland, I quite like your restorations, could you post images as well?

Nice job, Ken! I need to get Nital.. very hard to get here >.<
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 81,080
Posted By A.alnakkas
I second what Ariel have said. Owned a few of the...

I second what Ariel have said. Owned a few of the recently made Indian wootz pieces, good projects if you are making replicas but a complete rip off if sold as antiques. Though some have really good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,235
Posted By A.alnakkas
Apologies about the lower quality of the photos....

Apologies about the lower quality of the photos. I think the sword is a later marriage. How old? not sure. Blade has the common design of North Indian/Afghan blades but I guess these were based on an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2016, 09:36 PM
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Posted By A.alnakkas
Here is one in my collection with a pretty good...

Here is one in my collection with a pretty good wootz pattern (image showing the full sword is pre-etch)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,306
Posted By A.alnakkas
Here is another lovely example: ...

Here is another lovely example:

http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=4655
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,306
Posted By A.alnakkas
I'd recommend Steve Gracie's book called Jambiya....

I'd recommend Steve Gracie's book called Jambiya. Its quite educational about items from Hijaz and Yemen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,306
Posted By A.alnakkas
I really like this one and think it found a good...

I really like this one and think it found a good home. This style is called magfal in the modern days and generally comes in full silver dress. This is an older version of it and what I find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 02:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,627
Posted By A.alnakkas
Its very widespread. ِThough you do find old,...

Its very widespread. ِThough you do find old, locally used shibriyas for example in Riyadh and say, Kuwait.. but with Muhaisin made blades. Will try to snap a few photos of heirlooms soon. Its not as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2016, 01:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,627
Posted By A.alnakkas
Ariel, The name shibriya is a measurement by...

Ariel,

The name shibriya is a measurement by nature. Its the size that define a shibriya, not the shape of the blade.

Also, within its local context, it is named a shibriya and worn like one....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,627
Posted By A.alnakkas
Mecca Shibriya

Thought this is a nice example to share. I found the images on an Arab website.

Inscription in the back says "the craftsmanship of the lowly, Hassan Zaqzouq in Mecca"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,235
Posted By A.alnakkas
One with the Afghan hilt.

One with the Afghan hilt.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,235
Posted By A.alnakkas
I've seen this very same sword prior to its...

I've seen this very same sword prior to its etching. It was aggressively and inconsistently etched. Who ever polished decided not to touch the cartouches and tried hard to get a pattern out of the...
Forum: Swap Forum 29th July 2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,109
Posted By A.alnakkas
1600$ shipping included. I don't know much about...

1600$ shipping included. I don't know much about these but the blade looks pretty good :-)
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