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ALEX · 20th November 2013, 04:10 PM

the blade, and cartouches, are much later, likely 19th C. The later fittings are likely 20th C as Richard commented. The rehilting could have been done anywhere, Damascus or SA. Here's similar Arabian saif.

20th November 2013, 04:10 PM	#12
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	the blade, and cartouches, are much later, likely 19th C. The later fittings are likely 20th C as Richard commented. The rehilting could have been done anywhere, Damascus or SA. Here's similar Arabian saif. Attached Images