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ALEX · 8th March 2019, 03:48 PM

Kubur, I am sure Ariel can tell this Pala is not a replica. He referred to the fact they are produced in Syria up until this day, and there is reason it can be Syrian, but no reason calling others ‘wrong’ for having an opinion!
This particular inscription form is not typical for Palas, so could be added later or elsewhere. The blade profile and laminated steel are more indicative of Syrian than Greek or Balkan Palas in my opinion. You may see THIS THREAD for references to both past and present Ottoman Palas in Syria (see a Bedouin Chief photo, thread 12, and several similar Palas/Kilijes on the workshop wall).

8th March 2019, 03:48 PM	#12
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 935	Kubur, I am sure Ariel can tell this Pala is not a replica. He referred to the fact they are produced in Syria up until this day, and there is reason it can be Syrian, but no reason calling others ‘wrong’ for having an opinion! This particular inscription form is not typical for Palas, so could be added later or elsewhere. The blade profile and laminated steel are more indicative of Syrian than Greek or Balkan Palas in my opinion. You may see THIS THREAD for references to both past and present Ottoman Palas in Syria (see a Bedouin Chief photo, thread 12, and several similar Palas/Kilijes on the workshop wall).