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kronckew · 20th July 2022, 08:21 AM

We do know that Arabian swords of the period were NOT curved. That style came much later. The Prophet's sword was also probably not forked at the point like legend ascribes.

They are all 'saif' - that just means 'sword'. (of any style)

This is the most famous of his swords, definitely NOT forked.

20th July 2022, 08:21 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	We do know that Arabian swords of the period were NOT curved. That style came much later. The Prophet's sword was also probably not forked at the point like legend ascribes. They are all 'saif' - that just means 'sword'. (of any style) This is the most famous of his swords, definitely NOT forked. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 20th July 2022 at 09:25 AM.