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ALEX · 24th April 2006, 11:39 AM

I am looking for a best Arabic Shamshir/Dagger reference book. In particular, more-or-less in-depth coverage of workmanship details, such as scabbards, hilts, cartouches/maker stamps, etc.
Below are several books I am aware of. Any suggestions, and/or other references, guys?

1. Anthony C. Tirri new book: ISLAMIC WEAPONS Maghrib to Moghul.
Is it too basic?
2. Islamic Arms and Armour by Robert Elgood.
Does it worth $300?
3. ISLAMIC SWORDS AND SWORDSMITHS. By Unsal Yucel.
Looks like a good one, but hard to find too.
4. The Arms and Armour of Arabia in the 18Th-19th and 20th Centuries by Robert Elgood.
5. Medieval Islamic Swords and Swordmaking: Kindi's Treatise on Swords and Their Kinds (Hardcover) by Robert G. Hoyland, Brian Gilmour.

24th April 2006, 11:39 AM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Best Arabic Shamshir/Dagger reference book, please? I am looking for a best Arabic Shamshir/Dagger reference book. In particular, more-or-less in-depth coverage of workmanship details, such as scabbards, hilts, cartouches/maker stamps, etc. Below are several books I am aware of. Any suggestions, and/or other references, guys? 1. Anthony C. Tirri new book: ISLAMIC WEAPONS Maghrib to Moghul. Is it too basic? 2. Islamic Arms and Armour by Robert Elgood. Does it worth $300? 3. ISLAMIC SWORDS AND SWORDSMITHS. By Unsal Yucel. Looks like a good one, but hard to find too. 4. The Arms and Armour of Arabia in the 18Th-19th and 20th Centuries by Robert Elgood. 5. Medieval Islamic Swords and Swordmaking: Kindi's Treatise on Swords and Their Kinds (Hardcover) by Robert G. Hoyland, Brian Gilmour.