Straight Omani Sayf. (or Saif)
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1.Top.The Sayf Abu Falq. Flambouyant zig zag blade occasionally seen.
2.Centre The Sayf. Probably the weapon that superceded 3 below in the late 18/early19th C (and until today) from a variety of sources possibly European and certainly local manufacture.
3.Bottom The Sayf Yamaani; The ancient Omani Battle Sword design of around 751 AD lasting 1000 plus years. Origin uncertain but Hadramaut Yemen is suspect, Basra Iraq or elsewhere possibly Oman. Replaced gradually by 2 above from late 18/early 19thC.
*A sword with 3 fullers is also referred to as Abu Thalath Musayil.
** All curved swords are called Kattara in Oman including Shamshir, Nimcha and any other curved variants.
The Buckler Shield(Terrs or Turs) is made from Hippo, Rhino, Waterbuffalo or Whale hide and said to came from the region of Zanzibar.
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