Khanjar 1: Thank you for making the connection for me of Ibrahiim al Balooshi and Fort Antiques. Haha. That clears a few things up.
Richard G: Yes the hilts are welded but the welds appear to be forge welds which could have been hammered out during any era. Just a guess but could the purpose of the hilt "windows" be to easily see if the sayf is seated in the sheath?
Ibrahiim al Balooshi & Jim: Your knowledge of these is wonderful to read. Thank you. From what I am gathering do you think that I would be correct in describing these swords thus?
Saudi / Yemeni Sayfs
Made between 751 & 1744
Sheaths: Probably early 20th century
Ibrahiim al Balooshi I have sent you an inquiry on your Fort Antiques website not knowing it was you.
Respectfully
Johnny
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